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Q: What is the difference in the shares of profit between P and Q in a joint business at the end of one year ? a. P Invested Rs. 80,000 and withdrew Rs. 20,000 after 6 months. b. Q joined four months after the start of business. c. Q's amount was 80% of P's amount during the last six months. 1719 0

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    Only a
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    Only c
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    Both a & b
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    Data is not sufficient
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Answer : 4. "Data is not sufficient"
Explanation :

Answer: D) Data is not sufficient Explanation: a. P's investment = (80000 x 6 + 60000 x 6) = 840000 for 1 month. b & c. Q's investment = 80% of Rs. 60000 for 8 months. = Rs.(48000 x 8) for 1 month = 384000 for 1 month P : Q = 840000 : 384000 = 35 : 16. But, the total profit is not given, so data is inadequate.

Q: Which warship has become the India’s first warship to install solar panels on board ? 1268 0

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    INS Sindhudurg
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    INS Sarvekshak
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    NS Vindhyagiri
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    INS Godavari
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Answer : 2. "INS Sarvekshak"
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Answer: B) INS Sarvekshak Explanation: Indian Navy’s survey vessel INS Sarvekshak has become the India’s first warship to install solar power system on board. The solar power system works on sunlight and hence is 100% per cent reliable for power source that can be used for communication equipment, battery charging and general lightings onboard round the clock with battery outputs during night. The system is maintenance free.

Q: All of these are exemptions from local real property taxes EXCEPT : 1281 0

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    Low-income homeowner's exemption
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    Homeowner's exemption
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    Veteran's exemption
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    Senior citizen's tax exemption
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Answer : 1. "Low-income homeowner's exemption"
Explanation :

Answer: A) Low-income homeowner's exemption Explanation: Under state law limited exemptions from local real property taxes for individuals who qualify are senior citizens(blind and disabled persons), who may defer their taxes; Veterans, who receive $4000 off assessed value; and homeowners, who receive $7000 off assessed value.

Q: Which state government has observed “Parents’ Worship Day” on February 14 ? 1568 0

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    Odisha
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Assam
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    Chhattisgarh
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Answer : 4. "Chhattisgarh"
Explanation :

Answer: D) Chhattisgarh Explanation: The 'Parents’ Worship Day' (or 'Matru-Pitru Diwas' ) is celebrated every year by the Chhattisgarh government on February 14 at all schools in the state to teach 'Bharatiya sanskriti' to students.

Q: The chosen date for the observance of the Earth Hour 2017 is ? 2022 0

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    25th March
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    26th March
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    27th March
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    28th March
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Answer : 1. "25th March"
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Answer: A) 25th March Explanation: Earth Hour is a people's movement inspiring individuals from more than 7000 cities across the globe to take a stand against climate change, making it the largest voluntary movement ever witnessed in history.On 25 March 2017, Switch Off and Switch Onto Solar Energy

Q: Find the regular polygon whose interior angel is 150 more than exterior angle. note the total sum of interior and exterior angle should be 180 at one point ? 1121 0

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    12
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    24
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    36
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    6
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Answer : 2. "24"
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Answer: B) 24 Explanation: Sum of Interior angle is 180 .and it is given that interior angle is 150 more than exterior,so let exterior angle is x then interior will be x+150 now , interior + exterior =180x+150+x=180x=15 now , number of sides of polygon = 360 / exterior anglen = 360 / 15n = 24

Q: In terms of territorial extent, the largest district of India is located in which of the following states ? 1737 0

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    Rajasthan
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    Tamil Nadu
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    Jammu & Kashmir
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    Gujarat
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Answer : 4. "Gujarat"
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Answer: D) Gujarat Explanation: Kachchh district is the largest in India in terms of territorial extent, located in the state of Gujarat.The second largest district is Leh in Jammu & Kashmir.

Q: A contractor undertook to complete a piece of work in 120 Days and employed 140 men upon it. At the end of 66 days only half of the work was done,so he put on 25 extra men. By how much time did he exceed the specific time ? 2546 0

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    2 days
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    3 days
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    4 days
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    5 days
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Answer : 1. "2 days"
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Answer: A) 2 days Explanation: work done=total number of person x number of days;half of work done = 140 x 66;For half of remaining work 25 extra men are added.Therefore, total men for half work remaining = 140 + 25 = 165;Let 2nd half work will be completed in K days;140 x 66 = 165 x KK = 122;Hence, extra days => 122-120 = 2days.

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