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Q :  The ratio of two positive numbers is 3 : 5 and the average of the number is 48. What is the product of numbers?

(A) 3365

(B) 2160

(C) 1854

(D) 1632

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Answer: B) 2160 Explanation: Let the number be 3p and 5p ATQ, 8p = 2 x 48 p = 96/8 p = 12   The numbers are 36 and 60.   Hence, the product of the numbers = 36 x 60 = 2160.

Q :  Which of these is not a simple machine?

(A) a pair of scissors

(B) a lever

(C) a ramp

(D) the pulley

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) a pair of scissors Explanation: Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines. There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

Q :  The shadow zone exists because

Correct Answer
Explanation :
The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being bent (refracted) by the liquid core. There are two types of Shadow zones: one for P waves and one for S waves.   P wave shadows between 104-140 degree, both sides; S wave shadow from 105 of one side to 105 of the other.

Q :  

World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on __________. 

(A) 21 March

(B) 17 March

(C) 11 March

(D) 15 March

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

India's first monorail is inaugurated was____. 

(A) Bangalore

(B) Mumbai

(C) New Delhi

(D) Kolkata

Correct Answer : B

Q :  The headquarters of the coffee board of India is

(A) Bangalore

(B) Mysore

(C) Chennai

(D) Hyderabad

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) Bangalore Explanation: The Coffee Board of India is an organisation managed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the government of India to promote coffee production in India. The headquarters of the coffee board of India is located in Bangalore, Karnataka.   The Coffee Board of India was established by an act of Parliament in 1942.

Q :  Which superhero shares a name with a town in Turkey?

(A) Batman

(B) Spiderman

(C) Ironman

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) Batman Explanation: Superhero Batman shares a name with an oil production Batman, a town in Turkey.

Q :  World's oldest living man 2018?

(A) Masazo Nonaka

(B) Francisco Nunez Olivera

(C) Juan Pablo Villalos

(D) Les Colley

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) Masazo Nonaka Explanation: According to Guiness World Records, the world's oldest living man Masazo Nonaka has turned 113 years on 25 July of 2018 in Japan's Hokkaido.     Francisco Nunez Olivera was the former oldest person who died on 29th of January 2018 at the age of 112 years.   Les Colley (1898 - 1998, Australia), is the oldest ever man to father a child. He had his ninth child a son named Oswald to his third wife at the age of 92 years 10 months.

Q :  Which of the following industries most closely approximates pure competition?

(A) Steel

(B) Clothing

(C) Eectronic

(D) Agriculture

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Answer: D) Agriculture Explanation: Agriculture would be a good example of a purely competitive industry.

Q :  What are the followers of Islam called

(A) Muhammads

(B) Abrahams

(C) Muslims

(D) Ishas

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Answer: C) Muslims Explanation: The followers of Islam religion is called Muslims.   According to Muslims, God sent prophets to mankind to teach them how to live according to His law. Muhammad is believed by Muslims to be the last prophet sent by God (Allah). The Muslim holy book is called the Quran.

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