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1. Normally, bloom forming algal species are considered as thread to nature. But recently two bloom-forming algal species were discovered off the west coast of India. Which of the following are true about them?

1. They have the ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reduce global warming

2. They are promising candidates for use as bio fuels

3. They are endemic in nature

4. Unlike other algal species, they dont have spontaneous growth

(a) 1, 2 and 3 Only

(b) 2 and 4 Only

(c) 1 and 4 Only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

A is the right answer.
The algae species named Ulva paschima Bast, and Cladophora goensis Bast were discovered by Dr. Felix Bast. As they are endemic, their cultivation is not going to cause any environmental harm; had it been a species of Atlantic or Mediterranean origin, it might overgrow local flora and might wreak havoc on the local habitats — the so-called bio invasion.
Bloom forming indicates spontaneous growth. There is no need for fertilizers/pesticides or any expensive cultivation systems such as photobioreactors for their cultivation. These can grow sporadically at shorelines and can sequester CO.

2. Which among the following are true about Rani Lakshmibai, the great Indian freedom fighter?

1. The nickname of Rani Lakshmibai was Manu

2. She died at the age of 29

3. She fought against Doctrine of Lapse policy of British

4. The famous poem "Jhansi Ki Rani" was written by freedom fighter Subhadra Kumari Chauhan

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 Only

(b) 2 and 4 Only

(c) 1,3 and 4 Only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

D is the right answer.
She was named Manikarnika and was nicknamed Manu. Manikarnika was married to the Maharaja of Jhansi, Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, in 1842 and was afterwards called Lakshmibai.

3. "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a book written by

a) Atticus Finch

b) Allan Gurganus

c) Harper Lee

d) Boo Radley

Harper Lee is the right answer.
To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee published in 1960. It was immediately successful, winning the Pulitzer Prize, and has become a classic of modern American literature. To date this is Lee's only published novel, although Go Set a Watchman is scheduled to be published on July 14, 2015.

4. Sergio Mattarella is the newly elected President of

a) Japan

b) France

c) Italy

d) Germany

Italy is the right answer.
Sergio Mattarella had been elected as the new President of Italy. He has been elected for seven years term, replacing Giorgio Napolitano, who resigned in mid- January.

5. Which State Government has announced to provide free education to SC/ST and girls till Post Graduation

a) Assam

b) Jarhkand

c) Bihar

d) Orissa

Bihar is the right answer.
Bihar Government has announced to provide free education to SC/ST and girls till Post Graduation(PG) level. Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi announced that the State government will compensate the financial loss to such educational institutes after admitting students as per this decision.

6. Saloni Dalal, who became the youngest medallist at the 35th National Games in Kerala, is from which state?

a) Karnataka

b) Jarhkand

c) Bihar

d) Orissa

Karnataka is the right answer.
Saloni Dalal, a class 7 student from Karnataka became the youngest medallist at the ongoing National Games in Kerala. She won the bronze in the 200 m breaststroke event. The 12-year old Dalal added another medal to her kitty when she won a silver in the 4 X 100 m relay medley.

7. Gayathri Manthra is the most revered Vedic Manthra in Hinduism. Who is considered as the author of Gayathri Manthra ?

a) Sage Viswamithra

b) Sage Agasthya

c) Sage Kashyapa

d) Sage Angiras

Viswamithra is the right answer.
Just like all the Vedic Mantras, the Gayatri Mantra is considered not to have an author and like all other mantras is believed to have been revealed to a Brahmarshi, in this case Brahmarshi Vishvamitra. This is a Vedic Sanskrit verse from a hymn of the Rigveda.

8.Vinegar is acidic in nature because of the presence of?

a) Citric acid

b) Hydrochloric acid

c) Acetic acid

d) Tartatic acid

Acetic acid is the right answer.
Vinegar is a liquid consisting mainly of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and water. The acetic acid is produced by the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria.

9. Name the first metro city which become wi-fi enabled in India??

a) Chennai

b) Mumbai

c) Kolkata

d) Delhi

Kolkata is the right answer.
Kolkata, West Bengal's capital city, has become India's first fully WiFi-enabled metro city. Reliance JIO is reportedly providing the services.The WiFi services would enable any WiFi device users to log on to the internet zone using a password provided. For Smartphone users, the services are available just a simple click away on the WiFi option.

10. Name the Indian who was appointed as a member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations by Barak Obama

a) Ajaypal Singh Banga

b) M S Banga

c) Rahul Sharma

d) Cyrus Mistri

Ajaypal Singh Banga is the right answer.
Ajaypal Singh Banga is the current president and chief executive officer of MasterCard. On February 5, 2015, President Barack Obama appointed Banga to serve as a Member of the President's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.

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