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6751.

The Baikonur Cosmodrome is the world’s first and largest operational space launch facility. Inwhich country is it located?

A. France
B. Kazakhstan
C. Uzbekistan
D. Germany
Answer» C. Uzbekistan
6752.

The highest mountains in Africa, which is not part of any mountains chain, is?

A. Mt. Aconcagua
B. Mr. Kilimanjaro
C. Mt. Kosciusco
D. Mont Blanc
Answer» C. Mt. Kosciusco
6753.

The heavier silicates named as 'Sima' or silica magnesium are most abundant in the?

A. crust
B. core
C. mantle
D. ocean floors
Answer» E.
6754.

The layer of the earth, immediately below the crust, is called?

A. Outer core
B. Inner core
C. Inner mantle
D. Outer mantle
Answer» E.
6755.

NASA developed new next-gen spacesuit called Z-1 Prototype Spacesuit and Portable LifeSupport System (PLSS) 2.0 for the sophisticated and complex space ventures, which alsoinclude Mars mission. Which of the following statement is not true in this context:

A. The spacesuit is crafted out of various hard elements on the fabric. It also becomes flexible after being inflated.
B. There is no need of an airlock for seeking entry or getting exit in and out of this suit.
C. It makes use of the recent technique that includes sublimator which works only in hard vacuum
D. The spacesuit packs in itself water membrane evaporation cooler which cools the suit through same method like sweating.
Answer» D. The spacesuit packs in itself water membrane evaporation cooler which cools the suit through same method like sweating.
6756.

. Which team on 15 December 2012 won the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi Tournament for the thirdconsecutive time in the Men’s category and second consecutive time in the Women’s category?

A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Australia
D. England
Answer» B. Pakistan
6757.

The greatest variety of animal and plant species is found in?

A. Temperate grasslands
B. Tropical moist forests
C. Tundra regions
D. In hot deserts
Answer» C. Tundra regions
6758.

Scientist in the month of December revealed a planet that could support life, orbits a Sun-likestar near the Earth. What is the name of the star around which this planet was found orbiting?

A. Tau Ceti
B. Sirius
C. 36 Ophiuchi
D. Gliese 33
Answer» B. Sirius
6759.

The island of Sri Lanka formerly known as?

A. Madagascar
B. Tasmania
C. Ceylon
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
6760.

The highest sand dunes are found is?

A. The Sahara desert
B. The Atacama desert
C. The Kalahari desert
D. The Gobi desert
Answer» B. The Atacama desert
6761.

The islands of Seychelles are located in the?

A. Arctic Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Pacific Ocean
Answer» D. Pacific Ocean
6762.

Which company on May 15,2013 achieved 50 billion apps download milestone?

A. Google
B. Microsoft
C. Apple
D. Yahoo
Answer» D. Yahoo
6763.

Within the transporting medium, transport can occur by___.

A. suspension
B. solution and traction
C. solution
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
6764.

The islands with coral covered surfaces in Bay of Bengal are?

A. Andaman islands
B. Nicobar islands
C. both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Answer» C. both (a) and (b)
6765.

The hot, dry wind on the east or leeward side of the Rocky mountains (North America) is called?

A. The Chinook
B. The Sirocco
C. The Harmattan
D. The Loo
Answer» B. The Sirocco
6766.

The languages used in China is?

A. Chinese, English
B. Chinese, Arabic
C. Chinese, French
D. Chinese, Korean
Answer» B. Chinese, Arabic
6767.

As per the report of Aviation Ministry IndiGo lost huge amount in fiscal year, 2011-2012, the airline was operating in profits constantly in last three financial years. What was the loss amount in said fiscal year 2011-12?

A. 87.6 crore Rupees
B. 84.3 crore Rupees
C. 95.2 crore Rupees
D. 51.9 crore rupees
Answer» B. 84.3 crore Rupees
6768.

0.15, 0.3, ____, 1.2, 2.4, ... What number should fill the blank?

A. 4.8
B. 0.006
C. 0.6
D. 0.9
Answer» D. 0.9
6769.

U32, V29, __, X23, Y20, ... What number should fill the blank?

A. W26
B. W17
C. Z17
D. Z26
Answer» B. W17
6770.

XXIV, XX, __, XII, VIII, ... What number should fill the blank?

A. XXII
B. XIII
C. XVI
D. IV
Answer» D. IV
6771.

The Union government of India on 13 December 2012 approved the setting up of Committee to fast track investment clearances for mega projects. Name the Committee approved.

A. Coalition Committee
B. Social Justice Committee
C. Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI)
D. Cabinet Committee on Expenditure
Answer» D. Cabinet Committee on Expenditure
6772.

4, 7, 25, 10, __, 20, 16, 19, ...

A. 13
B. 15
C. 20
D. 28
Answer» B. 15
6773.

Name the Stock exchange which on 14 December 2012 launched an SME index which primarily aims at tracking the current primary market conditions in the Indian capital market and measuring the growth in investors’ wealth over a period.

A. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
B. Ahmedabad Stock Exchange
C. Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE)
D. Madhya Pradesh Stock Exchange (MPSE)
Answer» B. Ahmedabad Stock Exchange
6774.

Female literacy in the country, as per final Census data 2011, stands at-

A. 64.6%
B. 70.3%
C. 62.5%
D. 68.2%
Answer» B. 70.3%
6775.

THe growth rate of population as per the final data of Census 2011 during 2001-11 stood at :

A. 15.5%
B. 17.7%
C. 18.3%
D. 16.9%
Answer» C. 18.3%
6776.

72, 76, 73, 77, 74, __, 75,

A. 70
B. 71
C. 75
D. 78
Answer» E.
6777.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on 12 December 2012 showed that the retail inflation increased for the second successive month to how many percent in November 2012?

A. 9.90
B. 8.90
C. 9.25
D. 7.90
Answer» B. 8.90
6778.

15, __, 27, 27, 39, 39,

A. 51
B. 39
C. 23
D. 15
Answer» E.
6779.

83, 73, 93, 63, __, 93, 43

A. 33
B. 53
C. 73
D. 93
Answer» C. 73
6780.

Market regulator Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowed entities to set up Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) which is a newly created class of pooled-in investment vehicles for real estate, private equity and hedge funds. Specify the number of entities allowed to set up.

A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 16
Answer» C. 15
6781.

(1/9), (1/3), 1, ____ , 9, What number should fill the blank?

A. 2/3
B. 3
C. 6
D. 27
Answer» C. 6
6782.

The Bombay High Court recently ordered which newsgroup to deposit Rs. 20 crores in the court over adefamation suit filed against it by former Supreme Courtjudge Justice P.B. Sawant?

A. NDTV
B. Times Now
C. Indian Express
D. The Hindu
Answer» C. Indian Express
6783.

The Work Participation Rate for the country in Census 2011 has been worked out at :

A. 45.2%
B. 42.3%
C. 38.7%
D. 39.8%
Answer» E.
6784.

Sri Lanka has recently removed the strict wartime emergency laws, which were continuously in force since

A. 2009
B. 2004
C. 2005
D. 1993
Answer» D. 1993
6785.

8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17,

A. 8
B. 14
C. 43
D. 44
Answer» C. 43
6786.

Legal Service Day is celebrated every year on ............... to increase legal literacy and generate legal awareness amongst the masses.

A. November 12th
B. November 9th
C. December 20th
D. December 10th
Answer» C. December 20th
6787.

Which team on 15 December 2012 won the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi Tournament for the third consecutive time in the Men’s category and second consecutive time in the Women’s category?

A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Australia
D. England
Answer» B. Pakistan
6788.

70, 71, 76, __, 81, 86, 70, 91,

A. 70
B. 71
C. 80
D. 96
Answer» B. 71
6789.

Mr.X forgot to record the following transactions whilenpreparing his final accounts a Decrease – Rs.21,000 b Increase – Rs.21,000 c Decrease – Rs.15,000 d Increase – Rs.15,000 Decrease – Rs.15,000 See Answer Next Question Skip Share this Question View on App Suggest Correction × Suggest correction Your name: Your Email: Correction suggested: Submit

A. Decrease – Rs.21,000
B. Increase – Rs.21,000
C. Decrease – Rs.15,000
D. Increase – Rs.15,000
Answer» D. Increase – Rs.15,000
6790.

664, 332, 340, 170, ____, 89,

A. 85
B. 97
C. 109
D. 178
Answer» E.
6791.

Name the team that was defeated by to win the inaugural SBI T20 World Cup for the Blind on 13 December 2012 at Central College grounds in Bangalore.

A. Australia
B. Pakistan
C. ngland
D. New Zealand
Answer» C. ngland
6792.

V, VIII, XI, XIV, __, XX,

A. IX
B. XXIII
C. XV
D. XVII
Answer» E.
6793.

As per census 2011, Kerala holds the maximum sex ratio among states which stands at :

A. 1084
B. 1065
C. 1092
D. 1051
Answer» B. 1065
6794.

How many members should have _______ in a Any no.of persons b Seven c Twenty d Fifty Any no.of persons See Answer Next Question Skip Share this Question View on App Suggest Correction × Suggest correction Your name: Your Email: Correction suggested: Submit

A. Any no.of persons
B. Seven
C. Twenty
D. Fifty
Answer» B. Seven
6795.

. What is the effect if Revenue

A. Overstatementofprofitsandunderstatement of Assets.
B. Overstatement of profit and overstatementof Assets.
C. Understatement of profit and overstatementof Assets.
D. Understatementofprofitandunderstatement of Assets.
Answer» C. Understatement of profit and overstatementof Assets.
6796.

Name the giant of Indian domestic cricket who died on 11 December and was famous for coming close to breaking Sir Don Bradman's first-class score in the Ranji Trophy.

A. Syed Kirmani
B. Deepak Shodhan
C. BB Nimbalkar
D. Prakash Bhandari
Answer» C. BB Nimbalkar
6797.

Aruna Roy, who presented an alternate draft of the Lokpal Bill, is the head of

A. India Against Corruption
B. National Campaign for People’s Right to Information
C. Association for India’s Development
D. National Organization for Social Empowerment
Answer» C. Association for India’s Development
6798.

F2, __, D8, C16, B32,

A. A16
B. G4
C. E4
D. E3
Answer» D. E3
6799.

Name the renowned soccer player who on 9 December 2012 set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86th goal of 2012

A. David Beckham
B. Lionel Messi
C. Cristiano Ronaldo
D. Roberto Carlos
Answer» C. Cristiano Ronaldo
6800.

The Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill (LARR), 2011 seeks to replace

A. Land Acquisition Act, 1894
B. Land Acquisition Act, 1990
C. Land Acquisition Act, 1992
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Land Acquisition Act, 1990