Which of the following planets in our solar system is no longer considered a planet, but is now classified as a dwarf planet? [#1296]
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Q1. Which of the following planets in our solar system is no longer considered a planet, but is now classified as a dwarf planet?
Q1. Which of the following planets in our solar system is no longer considered a planet, but is now classified as a dwarf planet?
(A) Pluto
(A) Pluto
(A) Pluto
(B) Neptune
(B) Neptune
(B) Neptune
(C) Mars
(C) Mars
(C) Mars
(D) Mercury
(D) Mercury
(D) Mercury
Answer: (A) Pluto
Answer: (A) Pluto
Answer: (A) Pluto
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the term "planet" and reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet, which is a distinct category of celestial body. This decision was made after the discovery of several other objects in the Kuiper Belt that were similar in size and composition to Pluto.
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the term "planet" and reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet, which is a distinct category of celestial body. This decision was made after the discovery of several other objects in the Kuiper Belt that were similar in size and composition to Pluto.
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the term "planet" and reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet, which is a distinct category of celestial body. This decision was made after the discovery of several other objects in the Kuiper Belt that were similar in size and composition to Pluto.
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Q1. Which is the world's largest island country?
Q1. Which is the world's largest island country?
(A) Bahamas
(A) Bahamas
(A) Bahamas
(B) Madagascar
(B) Madagascar
(B) Madagascar
(C) Indonesia
(C) Indonesia
(C) Indonesia
(D) Australia
(D) Australia
(D) Australia
Answer: (C) Indonesia
Answer: (C) Indonesia
Answer: (C) Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's largest island country by area (1,904,569 sq km), and by total number of islands (17,504 islands). It is also the world's most populous island country, with a population of over 270 million (the fourth most populous country in the world, after India, China, and the United States).
Indonesia is the world's largest island country by area (1,904,569 sq km), and by total number of islands (17,504 islands). It is also the world's most populous island country, with a population of over 270 million (the fourth most populous country in the world, after India, China, and the United States).
Indonesia is the world's largest island country by area (1,904,569 sq km), and by total number of islands (17,504 islands). It is also the world's most populous island country, with a population of over 270 million (the fourth most populous country in the world, after India, China, and the United States).
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Q2. In which year was the economic liberalization in India initiated?
Q2. In which year was the economic liberalization in India initiated?
(A) 2005
(A) 2005
(A) 2005
(B) 2014
(B) 2014
(B) 2014
(C) 1978
(C) 1978
(C) 1978
(D) 1991
(D) 1991
(D) 1991
Answer: (D) 1991
Answer: (D) 1991
Answer: (D) 1991
Economic liberalization in India was initiated in 1991. The reforms were introduced in July 1991 by the minority government of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The reforms were a response to a balance of payments crisis and were part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
Economic liberalization in India was initiated in 1991. The reforms were introduced in July 1991 by the minority government of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The reforms were a response to a balance of payments crisis and were part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
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Q3. Who was the founder of the Koch dynasty that ruled Assam in the 16th century?
Q3. Who was the founder of the Koch dynasty that ruled Assam in the 16th century?
(A) Vishwa Singha
(A) Vishwa Singha
(A) Vishwa Singha
(B) Nara Narayan
(B) Nara Narayan
(B) Nara Narayan
(C) Chandrakanta Singha
(C) Chandrakanta Singha
(C) Chandrakanta Singha
(D) Lakshmi Singha
(D) Lakshmi Singha
(D) Lakshmi Singha
Answer: (A) Vishwa Singha
Answer: (A) Vishwa Singha
Answer: (A) Vishwa Singha
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Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.
Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.
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Q4. What is the term for the process by which the universe became transparent to light, approximately 380,000 years after the Big Bang?
Q4. What is the term for the process by which the universe became transparent to light, approximately 380,000 years after the Big Bang?
(A) Cosmic inflation
(A) Cosmic inflation
(A) Cosmic inflation
(B) Dark matter formation
(B) Dark matter formation
(B) Dark matter formation
(C) Recombination
(C) Recombination
(C) Recombination
(D) Galaxy formation
(D) Galaxy formation
(D) Galaxy formation
Answer: (C) Recombination
Answer: (C) Recombination
Answer: (C) Recombination
Recombination marks the point when the universe had cooled enough for electrons and protons to combine into neutral atoms, allowing photons to travel freely through space without being scattered by charged particles. This event, also known as the "era of recombination," occurred about 380,000 years after the Big Bang.
Recombination marks the point when the universe had cooled enough for electrons and protons to combine into neutral atoms, allowing photons to travel freely through space without being scattered by charged particles. This event, also known as the "era of recombination," occurred about 380,000 years after the Big Bang.
Recombination marks the point when the universe had cooled enough for electrons and protons to combine into neutral atoms, allowing photons to travel freely through space without being scattered by charged particles. This event, also known as the "era of recombination," occurred about 380,000 years after the Big Bang.
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Q5. Indian currency notes are printed in which place?
Q5. Indian currency notes are printed in which place?
(A) New Delhi
(A) New Delhi
(A) New Delhi
(B) Nasik
(B) Nasik
(B) Nasik
(C) Bombay
(C) Bombay
(C) Bombay
(D) Agra
(D) Agra
(D) Agra
Answer: (B) Nasik
Answer: (B) Nasik
Answer: (B) Nasik
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The currency presses of SPMCIL are at Nasik (Western India) and Dewas (Central India). The two presses of BRBNMPL are at Mysuru (Southern India) and Salboni (Eastern India). Coins are minted in four mints owned by SPMCIL. The mints are located at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and NOIDA.
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Q6. Knockout and Knockdown are the terms related to which sport?
Q6. Knockout and Knockdown are the terms related to which sport?
(A) Hockey
(A) Hockey
(A) Hockey
(B) Boxing
(B) Boxing
(B) Boxing
(C) Cricket
(C) Cricket
(C) Cricket
(D) Badminton
(D) Badminton
(D) Badminton
Answer: (B) Boxing
Answer: (B) Boxing
Answer: (B) Boxing
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Knockdown and Knockout are the terminology of boxing. A knockdown happens when a boxer tumbles to the ground of the boxing ring as a result of a blow from the rival. A knockout is an automatic win for the opponent, and refers to a player being knocked down for more than 10 seconds. The referee will start counting down from 10 once a player has been knocked down, and the player has to regain his position in order to continue the round.
Knockdown and Knockout are the terminology of boxing. A knockdown happens when a boxer tumbles to the ground of the boxing ring as a result of a blow from the rival. A knockout is an automatic win for the opponent, and refers to a player being knocked down for more than 10 seconds. The referee will start counting down from 10 once a player has been knocked down, and the player has to regain his position in order to continue the round.
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Q7. In the acronym BRICS, the letter ‘B’ stands for –
Q7. In the acronym BRICS, the letter ‘B’ stands for –
(A) Bangladesh
(A) Bangladesh
(A) Bangladesh
(B) Bermuda
(B) Bermuda
(B) Bermuda
(C) Brazil
(C) Brazil
(C) Brazil
(D) Bulgaria
(D) Bulgaria
(D) Bulgaria
Answer: (C) Brazil
Answer: (C) Brazil
Answer: (C) Brazil
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BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The term was initially created as BRIC (without South Africa) by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill in 2001. He believed that by 2050 the four BRIC economies would come to dominate the global economy. South Africa was added to the list in 2010.
BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The term was initially created as BRIC (without South Africa) by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill in 2001. He believed that by 2050 the four BRIC economies would come to dominate the global economy. South Africa was added to the list in 2010.
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Q8. Who is the first law officer of the country?
Q8. Who is the first law officer of the country?
(A) Chief Justice of India
(A) Chief Justice of India
(A) Chief Justice of India
(B) Attorney General
(B) Attorney General
(B) Attorney General
(C) Law Minister
(C) Law Minister
(C) Law Minister
(D) All of above
(D) All of above
(D) All of above
Answer: (B) Attorney General
Answer: (B) Attorney General
Answer: (B) Attorney General
Attorney General is the highest law officer in India. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution under its Part-V deals with the position of Attorney General of India. He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises the union government on all legal matters.
Attorney General is the highest law officer in India. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution under its Part-V deals with the position of Attorney General of India. He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises the union government on all legal matters.
Attorney General is the highest law officer in India. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution under its Part-V deals with the position of Attorney General of India. He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises the union government on all legal matters.
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Q9. What is the term for the distance around a shape?
Q9. What is the term for the distance around a shape?
(A) Area
(A) Area
(A) Area
(B) Perimeter
(B) Perimeter
(B) Perimeter
(C) Volume
(C) Volume
(C) Volume
(D) Surface area
(D) Surface area
(D) Surface area
Answer: (B) Perimeter
Answer: (B) Perimeter
Answer: (B) Perimeter
The perimeter is the distance around a shape, like the distance around a rectangle, triangle, or circle.
The perimeter is the distance around a shape, like the distance around a rectangle, triangle, or circle.
The perimeter is the distance around a shape, like the distance around a rectangle, triangle, or circle.
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Q10. Who is popularly known as “The Picasso of India”?
Q10. Who is popularly known as “The Picasso of India”?
(A) Kanu desai
(A) Kanu desai
(A) Kanu desai
(B) Ramkinkar Baji
(B) Ramkinkar Baji
(B) Ramkinkar Baji
(C) Abanindranath Tagore
(C) Abanindranath Tagore
(C) Abanindranath Tagore
(D) Maqbool Fida Husain
(D) Maqbool Fida Husain
(D) Maqbool Fida Husain
Answer: (D) Maqbool Fida Husain
Answer: (D) Maqbool Fida Husain
Answer: (D) Maqbool Fida Husain
Maqbool Fida Husain, an Indian contemporary painter who has been popularly known as “The Picasso of India”. M. F. Husain was called the 'Picasso of India' by the Forbes magazine.
Maqbool Fida Husain, an Indian contemporary painter who has been popularly known as “The Picasso of India”. M. F. Husain was called the 'Picasso of India' by the Forbes magazine.
Maqbool Fida Husain, an Indian contemporary painter who has been popularly known as “The Picasso of India”. M. F. Husain was called the 'Picasso of India' by the Forbes magazine.
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