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Q :  

In 1831, electricity became viable for use in technology when ________ created the electric dynamo.

(A) Benjamin Franklin

(B) Alessandro Volta

(C) Michael Faraday

(D) Thomas Edison

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

In 1831, electricity became viable for use in technology when Michael Faraday created the electric dynamo. The correct answer is (C) Michael Faraday. 

Faraday's work on electromagnetic induction laid the foundation for the development of electric generators and dynamos, which played a crucial role in the generation of electric power.


Q :  

Who invented the railway engine?

(A) Charles Babbage

(B) Isaac Newton

(C) James Watt

(D) George Stephenson

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The invention of the railway engine is credited to George Stephenson. The correct answer is (D) George Stephenson. George Stephenson, an English engineer, is known for developing the first practical steam locomotive, named "The Rocket," which played a crucial role in the early development of railways.


Q :  

An organism which can monitor air pollution is –  

(A) Algae

(B) Fungi

(C) Bacteria

(D) Lichen

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

How much blood is pumped in one heart beat? 

(A) 40 to 50 mililiters

(B) 30 to 40 mililiters

(C) 30 to 50 mililiters

(D) 60 to 90 mililiters

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which of the following is usually not an air - pollutant? 

(A) Carbon dioxide

(B) Nitrous oxide

(C) Hydrocarbons

(D) Sulphur Dioxide

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

What is the name of 17 day campaign which will be launched from July 10 to July 26 from the National Highway 20 near ITO to reduce air pollution?

(A) Podhe Ugao, Paryavaran Bachao

(B) Podhe Lagao, Paryavaran Bachao

(C) Podhe Ugao, Desh Bachao

(D) Podhe Lagao, Desh Bachao

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The BreatheLife campaign is calling on urban, regional and national governments to commit to achieving WHO air quality guidelines by 2030.


Q :  

Which date is known as ' Diabetes Day? 

(A) 14 September

(B) 14 November

(C) 14 February

(D) 14 May

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who was the first Indian to be appointed a judge in the International Court of Justice?

(A) Shri R. s. Reader

(B) Mr. B. N. Rao

(C) Dr. Nagendra Singh

(D) Mr. B. N. Kirpal

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Justice Nagendra Singh served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 1985 to 1988. He is one of the four judges from India to have been inducted in the ICJ which is based in The Hague, Netherlands.


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