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- Question
Which is not true of the Intertropical Convergence Zone?
Options- A. It features heavy precipitation
- B. It's where the trade winds collide
- C. It's a high-pressure zone with sinking air
- D. It is also known as the doldrums
- Correct Answer
- It's a high-pressure zone with sinking air
ExplanationThe Inter-tropical convergence zone rather has rising air, with common thunderstorms and attendant precipitation and is known by seamen as the doldrums.
Inter-tropical convergence zone is where the trade winds collide.
Hence, it is not a high pressure zone with sinking air.
- 1. Merdeka cup is associated with
Options- A. Badminton
- B. Tennis
- C. Football
- D. Hockey Discuss
- 2. Name the body that has recently announced a plan to promote micro-enterprises in 115 aspirational districts across the country after tying up with Common Service Centre (CSC).
Options- A. SEBI
- B. RBI
- C. SIDBI
- D. IRDAI Discuss
- 3. Where does most weather occur in the atmosphere?
Options- A. Ionosphere
- B. Stratosphere
- C. Troposphere
- D. Mesosphere Discuss
- 4. Who has been appointed as new Chairman of Indian Railway Board in August 2017 ?
Options- A. Ashwani Lohani
- B. S. K. Bhagat
- C. Akhil Agarwal
- D. A. K. Mittal Discuss
- 5. Who has been appointed as the chairman of Syndicate Bank in August 2017 ?
Options- A. Rudra Narayan Kar
- B. R N Dubey
- C. Melwyn Rego
- D. Ajay Vipin Nanavati Discuss
- 6. Father of Indian Engineering -
Options- A. James Hickey
- B. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
- C. Nandalal Bose
- D. M.Visweswariah Discuss
- 7. What was the symbol of death of gautama buddha?
Options- A. Stupa
- B. Bodhi tree
- C. Lion
- D. Chaitya Discuss
- 8. Thorndike was known for his work with
Options- A. Modeling
- B. a skinner box
- C. monkeys
- D. a puzzle box Discuss
- 9. Who has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and is an IAS officer?
Options- A. TS Vijayan
- B. Subhash Chandra Khuntia
- C. Devendra Jhajharia
- D. T K Malhotra Discuss
- 10. Which city is hosting 2020 summer Olymic games?
Options- A. Athens
- B. Tokyo
- C. Pyeongchang
- D. Beijing Discuss
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Correct Answer: Football
Explanation:
Merdeka cup is associated with Football in Indonesia.
Correct Answer: SIDBI
Explanation:
Small Industries and Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced a plan to promote micro-enterprises in 115 aspirational districts across the country. It has tied up with Common Service Centre (CSC).
Correct Answer: Troposphere
Explanation:
The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere and where most clouds are. That means all weather is in the troposphere. Almost all weather occurs in the Troposphere, basically, the lowest layer that goes up to about 10 - 15 kms.
Correct Answer: Ashwani Lohani
Explanation:
Ashwani Lohani is IRSME officer, appointed as new Chairman of the Indian Railway Board soon after A.K. Mittal stepped down from the post. He is former Chairman & Managing Director of Air India.
Correct Answer: Ajay Vipin Nanavati
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Ajay Vipin Nanavati appointment as Non-Official Director/Non-Executive Chairman in Syndicate Bank for three years. Melwyn Rego as MD & CEO of Syndicate bank.
As the chairman became responsible for overall policy directions, the managing director and chief executive officer became the executive head, accountable for day-to-day functioning of the bank.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Stupa
Explanation:
Stupa represents the symbol of death of Gautama Buddha. On the other hand, Bodhi Tree is the symbol of nirvana of Gautama Buddha.
Correct Answer: a puzzle box
Explanation:
Edward Thorndike (1874 - 1949) is famous in psychology for his work on learning theory that lead to the development of operant conditioning within behaviorism.
Thorndike (1898) studied learning in animals (usually cats). He devised a classic experiment in which he used a puzzle box to empirically test the laws of learning.
Correct Answer: Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Khuntia, a 1981-batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer who was a former Karnataka Chief Secretary, has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Correct Answer: Tokyo
Explanation:
2020 summer Olymic games to be held in Tokyo, Japan.
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