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1. What is the function of a dynamo?

To convert heat energy into light energy

To convert light energy into heat energy

To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

Detailed SolutionWhat is the function of a dynamo?

2. The sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is

Central shrine of Ise (Central of Japan)

Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo

both are correct

None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is

3. Thomas Cup is associated with

badminton

billiards

lawn tennis

table tennis

Detailed SolutionThomas Cup is associated with

4. The frequency of which of the following is the highest?

Micro waves

Radio waves

Gamma rays

Light waves

Detailed SolutionThe frequency of which of the following is the highest?

5. The headquarter of the International Committee of Red Cross are at

Geneva

Rome

Paris

Stockholm

Detailed SolutionThe headquarter of the International Committee of Red Cross are at

6. Fathometer is used to measure

Rainfall

Ocean depth

Sound intensity

Earthquakes

Detailed SolutionFathometer is used to measure

7. Which body of UNO carries on the function of the UNO with regard to international, economic, social, cultural, education, wealth and related matters?

General Assembly

Security Council

The Economic and Social Council

Trusteeship Council

Detailed SolutionWhich body of UNO carries on the function of the UNO with regard to international, economic, social, cultural, education, wealth and related matters?

8. The Enron project is a

atomic power project

hydro-electric project

thermal power project

gas-fired power project

Detailed SolutionThe Enron project is a

9. Lime is sometimes applied to soil in order to

increase the alkalinity of the soil

increase the acidity of the soil

restore nitrates to the soil

make the soil more porous

Detailed SolutionLime is sometimes applied to soil in order to

10. What is Magna Carta?

It was a charter of Rights granted to the Englishmen during 1215 AD by King John II

It was a charter guaranteeing the freedom of the barons, the church and the common man

It is the foundation stone of the rights and liberties of the English people

All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhat is Magna Carta?

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