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- Question
The monetary currency of Greece is called (prior to Jan 1, 2002).
Options- A. guilder
- B. drachma
- C. yen
- D. dinar
- Correct Answer
- drachma
ExplanationThe Euro has been in use in Greece since January the 1st, 2002. So, now Euro (?) is the official currency of Greece. Before that date, the currency that was used in Greece was the drachma. - 1. The major pedogenic process acting on soils at the macro scale are
Options- A. laterisation and podsolisation
- B. calcification and salinisation
- C. salinisation and gleisation
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 2. The temperature inversion is
Options- A. whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature
- B. when the decrease in temperature or moisture or both takes place
- C. whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature or moisture or both change with height over a short vertical interval
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 3. The main objective of multi-purpose river projects are
Options- A. extension of irrigation facilities by constructing dams to store surplus water during the rainy season, for release in summer
- B. power generation by constructing hydro power stations
- C. flood controls and making rivers navigable
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 4. The magnetic field generated due to magnetic storm is directed in the ____ direction to the earth's main field.
Options- A. same
- B. opposite
- C. southward
- D. northward Discuss
- 5. Hermann Scheer (Germany) received right Livelihood Award in 1999 for
Options- A. his indefatigable work for thepromotion of solar energy worldwide
- B. his long standing efforts to end the impunity of dictators
- C. showing that organic agriculture is a key to both environmental sustainability and food security
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 6. It is easier to roll a stone up a sloping road than to lift it vertical upwards because
Options- A. work done in rolling is more than in lifting
- B. work done in lifting the stone is equal to rolling it
- C. work done in both is same but the rate of doing work is less in rolling
- D. work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it Discuss
- 7. The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which field?
Options- A. Films
- B. Journalism
- C. Literature
- D. Economics Discuss
- 8. The process that explains the recent changes in the height of sea level in coastal areas of eastern and northern Canada and Scandinavi is
Options- A. isostasy
- B. continental drift
- C. plate tectonics
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 9. Which of the following is a non metal that remains liquid at room temperature?
Options- A. Phosphorous
- B. Bromine
- C. Chlorine
- D. Helium Discuss
- 10. In which field 'Aachan Maharaj' has distinguished himself?
Options- A. Painting
- B. Drama
- C. Dance
- D. Vocal Music Discuss
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Correct Answer: All of the above
Correct Answer: whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature or moisture or both change with height over a short vertical interval
Correct Answer: All of the above
Correct Answer: opposite
Correct Answer: his indefatigable work for thepromotion of solar energy worldwide
Correct Answer: work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it
Correct Answer: Films
Correct Answer: isostasy
Correct Answer: Bromine
Correct Answer: Dance
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