Answer: A) S Aparna Explanation:

Answer: D) David Rasquinha Explanation:

Answer: A) promise to pay for goods later. Explanation: If as a business, you buy goods or services on credit from a supplier (accounts payable) then the supplier will supply the goods and business will incur a liability to the supplier for that amount, but no cash will change hands at that stage. Some of those shop keepers allowed regular "trustworthy" customers to purchase items without having the full payment. Hence, Buying on credit means that no actual money has changed hands.

Answer: D) Japan Explanation: Maglev trains are used in Japan, South Korea and China only. Maglev derived from magnetic levitation using the principle of magnetic repulsion is a system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets, one set to repel and push the train up off the track as in levitation then another set to move the 'floating train' ahead at great speed taking advantage of no friction. Maglev trains are therefore quieter and smoother than conventional trains, and have the potential for much higher speeds Despite over a century of research and development, maglev transport systems are in operation in just three countries Japan, South Korea and China.   Hence Maglev -- Magnetic-levitation.

Answer: A) 30 Explanation: Speed has been identified as a key risk factor in road traffic injuries, influencing both the risk of a road crash as well as the severity of the injuries that result from crashes. Speeding is a factor in 30 % of all fatal accidents.

Answer: C) Thiruvananthapuram Explanation: Thiruvananthapuram, capital of Kerala has topped in city governance ranking of the Annual Survey of India’s City Systems (ASICS) 2016 conducted by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy. This year it was the fourth edition the annual survey which had evaluated 21 major cities from the 18 states. It highlighted inadequacies in urban governance that could affect public service delivery and quality of life.

Answer: A) Acid rain Explanation: Secondary pollutants include ozone, which is formed when hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) combine in the presence of sunlight.   Whereas Primary pollutant are those pollutants that are directly emitted from their sources, like CO2, CO, SO2 as these gases are directly emitted form burning of fossil fuels.   Acid rain, which is formed when sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides react with water, sulfuric acid etc.   Hence, Acidrain is a secondary air pollutant.

Answer: D) M.Visweswariah Explanation: M.Visweswariah is known as the Father of Indian Engineering.   Father of Indian Printing - James Hickey Father of Indian Green Revolution - Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Father of Indian Painting - Nandalal Bose.