General Knowledge Capsule Volume III

General Knowledge Capsule Volume III
General Knowledge Capsule - Volume III

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Question Number 1: The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with

which one of the following?
A) Mahapadma Nanda
B) Chandragupta Maurya
C) Ashoka
D) Samudragupta
Answer & Explanation: The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with
Samudragupta.
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Question Number 2: Which one of the following countries was the first to
legalize euthanasia?
A) Austria
B) Switzerland
C) Netherlands
D) Canada
Answer & Explanation: Netherlands was the first to legalize euthanasia.
Question Number 3: Which one of the following is not a good source of
nutritional calcium?
A) Rice
B) Ragi
C) Skimmed milk
D) Egg
Answer & Explanation: Ragi is not a good source of nutritional calcium.
Question Number 4: Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in
the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?
A) Defence
B) External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations
C) Food and Agriculture
D) None of the above
Answer & Explanation: Food and Agriculture portfolio was held by Dr.
Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946.
Question Number 5: Which of the following countries is the leading
producer of Uranium?
A) United States of America
B) Canada
C) Germany
D) Zambia
Answer & Explanation: Canada
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Question Number 6: Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which
Mughal Emperor?
A) Babar
B) Akbar
C) Jahangir
D) Aurangzeb
Answer & Explanation: Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of
Jahangir.
Question Number 7: Which one of the following Indian banks is not
nationalized bank?
A) Corporation Bank
B) Dena Bank
C) Federal Bank
D) Vijaya Bank
Answer & Explanation: Federal Bank is not nationalized bank.
Question Number 8: In which state is the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute
of Youth Development located?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Uttarakhand
Answer & Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth
Development located in Tamil Nadu
Question Number 9: Who among the following is a Hindustani classical
singer?
A) Geeta Chandran
B) Leela Samson
C) Gangubai Hangal
D) Swapnasundari
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Answer & Explanation: Gangubai Hangal is a Hindustani classical
singer.
Question Number 10: The initial design and construction of which massive
temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II?
A) Sri Mariamman Temple
B) Angkor Vat
C) Batu Caves Temple
D) Kamakhya Temple
Answer & Explanation: The initial design and construction Angkor Vat
temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II.
Question Number 11: Between which of the following rivers was the
ancient town of Takshasila located?
A) Indus and Jhelum
B) Jhelum and Chenab
C) Chenab and Ravi
D) Ravi and Beas
Answer & Explanation: Takshasila was located between Indus and
Jhelum.
Question Number 12: With reference to the invaders in ancient India,
which one of the following is the correct chronological order?
A) Greeks Sakas - Kushans
B) Greeks Kushans - Sakas
C) Sakas Greeks - Kushans
D) Sakas Kushans - Greeks
Answer & Explanation: Greeks Sakas Kushans is the correct
chronological order.
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Question Number 13: The Environment Ministry of India decided to put
ban on the trade of feathers of which bird as a measure to conserve the
species?
A) Dove
B) Peacock
C) Hen
D) Eagle
Answer & Explanation: The Environment Ministry of India decided to put
ban on the trade of feathers of Peacock.
Question Number 14: Acid Rain is caused by the pollution of environment
by?
A) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
B) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
C) ozone and carbon dioxide
D) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Answer & Explanation: Acid Rain is caused by the pollution of
environment by nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide.
Question Number 15: Which of the following is a common refrigerator gas
used in domestic refrigerator?
A) Neon
B) Oxygen
C) Freon
Answer & Explanation: Freon gas used in domestic refrigerator.
Question Number 16: Which electromagnetic radiation is used in remote
control of a television?
A) Infrared
B) Ultraviolet
C) Microwave
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Answer & Explanation: Infrared electromagnetic radiation is used in
remote control of a television.
Question Number 17: The reason of climate change is mainly due to?
A) Greenhouse gases
B) Depletion of ozone layer
C) Pollution
D) All of the above
Answer & Explanation: All of the above
Question Number 18: Which of the following is responsible for global
warming?
A) Methane
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Water vapour
D) All of the above
Answer & Explanation: All of the above
Question Number 19: Which of the following is/are responsible for acid
rain?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Propane
D) Nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Answer & Explanation: Nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide are
responsible for acid rain.
Question Number 20: Which gas is used in the purification of drinking
water?
A) Helium
B) Chlorine
C) Fluorine
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D) Carbon Dioxide
Answer & Explanation: Chlorine gas is used in the purification of drinking
water.
Question Number 21: Which disease is caused by the fungi?

A) Polio
B) Dermatitis
C) Cholera
Answer & Explanation: Dermatitis disease is caused by the fungi.
Question Number 22: Which one of the following is responsible for the red
colour of tomato?
A) -Carotene
B) Anthocyanin
C) Lycopene
Answer & Explanation: Lycopene is responsible for the red colour of
tomato.
Question Number 23: The World Environment Day is on ___?
A) June 5
B) July 5
C) September 5
D) October 5
Answer & Explanation: World Environment Day is on June 5.
Question Number 24: The International Womens Day is on ____?
A) March 5
B) March 8
C) March 10
D) March 12
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Answer & Explanation: International Womens Day is March 8.
Question Number 25: China does not share its border with ____?
A) Russia
B) Pakistan
C) Mongolia
D) Bulgaria
Answer & Explanation: China does not share its border with Bulgaria.
Question Number 26: Congo is situated in _____?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) North America
Answer & Explanation: Congo is situated in Africa.
Question Number 27: Who among the following is not the member of
BRICS?
A) Bhutan
B) Russia
C) India
D) China
Answer & Explanation: Bhutan is not the member of BRICS.
Question Number 28: Santosh Trophy is related with which game?
A) Hockey
B) Badminton
C) Football
D) Table Tennis
Answer & Explanation: Santosh Trophy is related with Football.
Question Number 29: UNSC stands for _____?
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A) United Nations Social Council
B) United Nations Security Council
C) United Nations Scientific Council
D) United Nations Secular Council
Answer & Explanation: UNSC stands for United Nations Security
Council.
Question Number 30: The American President Barack Obama belongs to
which party?
A) Republican Party
B) Democratic Party
C) Liberal Party
D) Social Democratic Party
Answer & Explanation: The American President Barack Obama belongs
to Democratic Party.
Question Number 31: In which country, Port Gwadar is located?

A) Iran
B) Pakistan
C) Indian
D) Sri Lanka
Answer & Explanation: Port Gwadar is located Pakistan.
Question Number 32: Nanda Devi is situated in _____?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Nepal
D) Sikkim
Answer & Explanation: Nanda Devi is situated in Uttarakhand.
Question Number 33: Which of the following is in liquid form at room
temperature?
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A) Lithium
B) Sodium
C) Francium
D) Cerium
Answer & Explanation: Francium is in liquid form at room temperature.
Question Number 34: Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2014?
A) Germany
B) Argentina
C) Spain
D) Japan
Answer & Explanation: Germany
Question Number 35: Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due
to _____?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Dust particles
C) Helium
Answer & Explanation: Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place
due to Dust particles.
Question Number 36: Brass gets discolored in air due to the presence of
______?
A) Oxygen
B) Hydrogen sulphide
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Nitrogen
Answer & Explanation: Brass gets discolored in air due to the presence of
Hydrogen sulphide.
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Question Number 37: The normal temperature of the human body is
______?
A) 37 C
B) 98 C
C) 367 K
Answer & Explanation: The normal temperature of the human body is 37
C.
Question Number 38: Thalassaemia is a hereditary disease which affects
___?
A) Blood
B) Lungs
C) Heart
Answer & Explanation: Thalassaemia is a hereditary disease which
affects Blood
Question Number 39: Yellow fever is spread by ______?
A) Air
B) Water
C) Housefly
Answer & Explanation: Yellow fever is spread by Housefly.
Question Number 40: The pH value of blood is ____?
A) 5.0
B) 6.4
C) 7.4
D) 8.0
Answer & Explanation: The pH value of blood is 7.4
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Question Number 41: The reason of dental caries is _____?
A) Viral infection
B) Contaminated water
C) Bacterial infection
D) Hereditary reason
Answer & Explanation: The reason of dental caries Bacterial infection
Question Number 42: Which of the following elements was first produced
artificially?
A) Neptunium
B) Plutonium
C) Francium
D) Technetium
Answer & Explanation: Technetium was first produced artificially.
Question Number 43: Enzymes are ____?
A) Fats
B) RNA
C) Proteins
Answer & Explanation: Enzymes are Proteins.
Question Number 44: Which one was the first successful cloned animal?
A) Sheep
B) Gibbon
C) Rabbit
Answer & Explanation: Sheep was the first successful cloned animal.
Question Number 45: Light-year is the unit of ____?
A) Energy
B) Intensity
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C) Age
D) Distance
Answer & Explanation: Light-year is the unit of Distance
Question Number 46: Which one of the following is the richest source of
protein?
A) Rice
B) Groundnut
C) Apple
Answer & Explanation: Groundnut is the richest source of protein.
Question Number 47: Which metal is present in insulin?
A) Tin
B) Copper
C) Zinc
D) Aluminum
Answer & Explanation: Zinc is present in insulin.
Question Number 48: Which of the following is not optically active?
A) Glycine
B) Alanine
C) Serine
D) All of the above
Answer & Explanation: Glycine is not optically active.
Question Number 49: Natural rubber is a polymer of ____?
A) Butadiene
B) Ethylene
C) Isoprene
D) Styrene
Answer & Explanation: Natural rubber is a polymer of Isoprene.
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Question Number 50: Which of the following is a carrier of parasite

Plasmodium?
A) Mosquito
B) Fly
C) Lice
D) All of the above
Answer & Explanation: Mosquito is a carrier of parasite Plasmodium.
Question Number 51: Which of the following is digested by the help of

saliva?
A) Protein
B) Starch
C) Fibre
Answer & Explanation: Starch is digested by the help of saliva.
Question Number 52: Social accounting system in India is classified into
____?
A) Enterprise, households and government
B) Assets, liabilities and debt position
C) Public sector, Private sector and Joint sector
D) Income, product and expenditure
Answer & Explanation: Social accounting system in India is classified into
Income, product and expenditure.
Question Number 53: Forced Savings refer to ______?
A) Taxes on individual income and wealth
B) Compulsory deposits imposed on income tax payers
C) Provident fund contribution of private sectors employees
D) Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in prices
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Answer & Explanation: Forced Savings
consumption consequent to a rise in prices.
refer
to
Reduction
of
Question Number 54: The demand for labour is called ____?

A) Direct demand
B) Derived demand
C) Factory demand
D) Market demand
Answer & Explanation: The demand for labour is called Derived
demand.
Question Number 55: Which of the following is not investment expenditure
in goods and services?
A) Purchase of a house
B) Purchase of machinery
C) An increase in business inventories
D) Expansion of the main plant of a company
Answer & Explanation: Purchase of a house is not investment
expenditure in goods and services.
Question Number 56: Which one of the following represents the Savings
of the Private Corporate Sector?
A) Total profits of a company
B) Undistributed profits
C) Excess of income over expenditure
D) Dividends paid to shareholders
Answer & Explanation: Undistributed profits represents the Savings of
the Private Corporate Sector.
Question Number 57: Who presides over the Joint Session of Indian
Parliament?
A) President of India
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B) Chairperson of Rajya Sabha
C) Senior most Member of Parliament
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer & Explanation: Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the Joint
Session of Indian Parliament.
Question Number 58: Division of the Powers and Independent Judiciary
are the two important features of _____?
A) Unitary form of Government
B) Democratic form of Government
C) Federal form of Government
D) Socialist form of Government
Answer & Explanation: Division of the Powers and Independent Judiciary
are the two important features of Democratic form of Government.
Question Number 59: Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar term as the Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution?
A) Article 19
B) Article 356
C) Article 32
D) Article 14
Answer & Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar term as the Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution.
Question Number 60: Who was the first to use the term State?
A) Plato
B) Aristotle
C) Machiavelli
D) Hobbers
Answer & Explanation: Machiavelli was the first to use the term State.
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Question Number 61: Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can
the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically
restricted?
A) Article 19
B) Article 21
C) Article 25
D) Article 33
Answer & Explanation: Under Article 33 of the Constitution of India, can
the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically
restricted.
Question Number 62: Pulakesin II was the greatest ruler of the ___?
A) Chalukyas of Badami
B) Chalukyas of Kalayani
C) Pallavas of Kanchi
D) Cholas of Tamil Nadu
Answer & Explanation: Pulakesin II was the greatest ruler of the
Chalukyas of Badami.
Question Number 63: The Uttaramerur inscription provides information on
the administration of the _____?
A) Satavahanas
B) Pallavas
C) Cholas
D) Chalukyas
Answer & Explanation: The Uttaramerur inscription provides information
on the administration of the Cholas.
Question Number 64: Pitts India Act of 1784 was a/an ___?
A) Regulating Act
B) Ordinance
C) Resolution
D) White Paper
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Answer & Explanation: Pitts India Act of 1784 was a Regulating Act.
Question Number 65: Which of the following statements is not true in
respect of A.O. Hume?
A) He was a member if the Indian Civil Service.
B) He founded the Indian National Congress
C) He presided over the Congress Annual Sessions twice.
D) He was an ornithologist
Answer & Explanation: He presided over the Congress Annual Sessions
twice is not true in respect of A.O. Hume.
Question Number 66: Which of the following movements saw the biggest
peasant guerilla war on the eve of independence?
A) Tebhaga Movement
B) Punnapra Vayalar Movement
C) Telangana Movement
D) Noakhali Movement
Answer & Explanation: Telangana Movement saw the biggest peasant
guerilla war on the eve of independence.
Question Number 67: Maps on the large scale, representing both natural
and man-made features are called?
A) Topographic maps
B) Thematic maps
C) Atlas maps
D) Wall maps
Answer & Explanation: Maps on the large scale, representing both
natural and man-made features are called Topographic maps.
Question Number 68: Which river in India flows in a rift-valley?
A) Tapti
B) Narmada
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C) Krishna
D) Cauvery
Answer & Explanation: Narmada river in India flows in a rift-valley.
Question Number 69: A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land
masses is called?
A) Peninsula
B) Cape
C) Isthmus
D) Strait
Answer & Explanation: A narrow strip of land that connects two larger
land masses is called Isthmus.
Question Number 70: Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone
skeletons are called?
A) Foraminifera
B) Coral reefs
C) Diatoms
D) Clamitomonous
Answer & Explanation: Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone
skeletons are called Coral reefs.
Question Number 71: Apatanis are the major tribal group of?
A) Nagaland
B) Sikkim
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Jharkhand
Answer & Explanation: Apatanis are the major tribal group of Arunachal
Pradesh
Question Number 72: Which of the following plant pigments absorbs in
red and far-red region of light?
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A) Chlorophyll
B) Phytochrome
C) Carotenoids
D) Carotenoids
Answer & Explanation: Phytochrome plant pigments absorbs in red and
far-red region of light.
Question Number 73: The process through which excess of light energy is
dissipated in photosynthesis is known as?
A) Scavenging
B) Photolysis
C) Photophosphorylation
D) Quenching
Answer & Explanation: The process through which excess of light energy
is dissipated in photosynthesis is known as Quenching.
Question Number 74: AIDS virus destroys
A) Monocytes
B) Neutrophils
C) Basophils
D) Lymphocytes
Answer & Explanation: AIDS virus destroys Lymphocytes.
Question Number 75: Teeth and Bones acquire strength and rigidity from?
A) Fluorine
B) Chlorine
C) Sodium
D) Calcium
Answer & Explanation: Teeth and Bones acquire strength and rigidity
from Calcium.
Question Number 76: The type of tail found in Shark is?
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A) Homocercal
B) Heterocercal
C) Diphycercal
D) Protocercal
Answer & Explanation: The type of tail found in Shark is Heterocercal.
Question Number 77: The Sigmoid Colon is part of?
A) Anal Canal
B) Large Intestine
C) Ileum
D) Small Intestine
Answer & Explanation: The Sigmoid Colon is part of Large Intestine.
Question Number 78: A good conductor while carrying current is?
A) negatively charged
B) positively charged
C) electrically neutral
D) alternately charged positive and negative
Answer & Explanation: A good conductor while carrying current is
negatively charged.
Question Number 79: The angle between the magnetic meridian and the
geographical meridian at a place is?
A) Dip
B) Declination
C) Latitude
D) Azimuth
Answer & Explanation: The angle between the magnetic meridian and the
geographical meridian at a place is Declination.
Question Number 80: The device used for measuring the wavelength of
X-rays is?
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A) Cyclotron
B) Bragg Spectrometer
C) Mass Spectrometer
D) G.M. Counter
Answer & Explanation: The device used for measuring the wavelength of
X-rays is Bragg Spectrometer.
Question Number 81: Alpha particle is the nucleus of an atom of?
A) Hydrogen
B) Helium
C) Oxygen
D) Lithium
Answer & Explanation: Alpha particle is the nucleus of an atom of
Helium.
Question Number 82: Who is the founder of Facebook which is currently
the No. 1 social networking website in India?
A) Martin Cooper
B) Orkut Buyukkokten
C) Mark Zuckerberg
D) Bill Gates
Answer & Explanation: Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Facebook.
Question Number 83: In programming, repeating some statements is
usually called?
A) Structure
B) Looping
C) Control structure
D) Compiling
Answer & Explanation: In programming, repeating some statements is
usually called Looping.
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Question Number 84: Silicone is a polymer of?
A) Silicon tetrachloride
B) Dialkyl dichloro silane
C) Silane
D) Tetraalkyl silane
Answer & Explanation: Silicone is a polymer of Dialkyl dichloro silane.
Question Number 85: Which is a natural colloid?
A) Urea
B) Cane-sugar
C) Blood
D) Sodium chloride
Answer & Explanation: Blood is a natural colloid.
Question Number 86: Which one of the following does not contain Silver?
A) Lunar Caustic
B) German Silver
C) Horn Silver
D) Ruby Silver
Answer & Explanation: German Silver does not contain Silver.
Question Number 87: The presence of Cobalt in Vitamin B12 was
established for the first time by?
A) Spectroscopy
B) Borax-Bead test
C) Sodium Nitroprusside test
D) Hydrolysis test
Answer & Explanation: The presence of Cobalt in Vitamin B12 was
established for the first time by Spectroscopy.
Question Number 88: Which bacterial strain developed from natural
isolates by genetic manipulation can be used for treating oil spills?
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A) Agrobacterium
B) Clostridium
C) Nitrosomonas
D) Pseudomonas
Answer & Explanation: Nitrosomonas bacterial strain developed from
natural isolates by genetic manipulation can be used for treating oil spills.
Question Number 89: Coating of solid waste with impervious material is
known as?
A) Chemical Fixation
B) Landfill
C) Capping
D) Encapsulation
Answer & Explanation: Coating of solid waste with impervious material is
known as Encapsulation.
Question Number 90: Ultraviolet rays can be used in water treatment as?
A) Precipitator
B) Hydrolyser
C) Disinfectant
D) Flocculator
Answer & Explanation: Ultraviolet rays can be used in water treatment as
Disinfectant.
Question Number 91: Wimbledon Trophy is associated with which sports?
A) Cricket
B) Tennis
C) Football
D) Badminton
Answer & Explanation: Tennis
Question Number 92: Poverty line is expressed in terms of an overall?
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A) Per capita income
B) Per capita consumption expenditure
C) Per capita entertainment
D) Per capita development expenditure
Answer & Explanation: Poverty line is expressed in terms of Per capita
consumption expenditure.
Question Number 93: Who among the following is the author of the
English novel The Namesake?
A) Shobha De
B) Jhumpa Lahiri
C) Shashi Tharoor
D) V.S. Naipul
Answer & Explanation: Jhumpa Lahiri is the author of the English novel
The Namesake.
Question Number 94: The abbreviation UIDAI stands for?
A) Unique Identification Division of All India
B) Unique Identification Department of Ancient India
C) Unique Identity Division of Ancient India
D) Unique Identification Authority of India
Answer & Explanation: UIDAI stands for Unique Identification Authority
of India.
Question Number 95: The term FTZ stands for?
A) Free Trade Zone
B) Food Trade Zone
C) Foreign Trade Zone
D) Fiscal Trade Zone
Answer & Explanation: The term FTZ stands for Free Trade Zone.
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Question Number 96: Who amongst the following is a Noble Laureate in
Economics?
A) Kaushik Basu
B) Subir Gokarn
C) Amartya Sen
D) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Answer & Explanation: Amartya Sen is a Noble Laureate in Economics.
Question Number 97: The form ITR-1 is form of filling?
A) Income Tax Challan
B) Customs Duty
C) Income Tax Return
D) VAT
Answer & Explanation: The form ITR-1 is form of filling of Income Tax
Return.
Question Number 98: Which of the following is not a viral disease?
A) Chicken Pox
B) Influenza
C) Epilepsy
D) Measles
Answer & Explanation: Epilepsy is not a viral disease.
Question Number 99: International Day of Non-Violence is observed
every year on?
A) 15th August
B) 2nd October
C) 26th January
D) 31st January
Answer & Explanation: International Day of Non-Violence is observed
every year on 2nd October.
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Question Number 100: The term ATM stands for?
A) Alternative to Money
B) Automated Transaction Machine
C) Automatic Teller Machine
D) Automated Teller Machine
Answer & Explanation: The term ATM stands for Automated Teller
Machine.
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