Ans: Nine Degree Channel
2. A ring shaped coral reef including a coral
rim that encircles a lagoon partially or completely is known as _____:
Ans: Atoll
3. Who is known as the Father of modern taxonomy
& ecology'?
Ans: Carl Linnaeus
4. Which organ of the United Nations is under
suspended animation from 1st November 1994?
Ans: Trusteeship Council
5. Which was the last territory prepared for
self-government by the Trusteeship Council of United Nations?
Ans: The
Pacific Island Palau
6. Which was the world commission for
environmental protection & development appointed in 1987 by the United
Nations?
Ans: Brundtland Commission
7. The LOBAYAN movement, which champion the
course of protecting trees and vegetations, originated in which country?
Ans: India
8. Which organisation is known as 'the
Environmental Commandos’?
Ans: The Green Peace
9. Which movement is functioning with the
purpose of creating a world order capable of opposing the consequences of
globalization?
Ans: World Social Forum
10. Which viral disease is also known as
'Kyasanur Forest Disease'?
Ans: Monkey Fever
11. Which telecom company is India's first 3G
service provider?
Ans: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL)
12. Which technology enables mobile phone users
to retain their mobile telephone numbers when changing from one mobile network
operator to another?
Ans: Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
13. What are identified by the Pennant Number?
Ans: Navy ships
14. Which was the first planet discovered using
a telescope?
Ans: Uranus
15. Which is the heaviest satellite launched by
Indian Space Research Organisation?
Ans: GSAT-10
16. In which year was the National Council of
Educational Research & Training (NCERT) established?
Ans: 1961
17. Which organisation's motto is 'Dharmo
Rakshati Rakshatia (Dharma protects those who protect Dharma)'?
Ans: Research & Analysis Wing (RAW)
18. Who was the President of the Indian National
Congress to expel Indira Gandhi from the organisation in 1969?
Ans: S Nijalingappa
19. In which Indian state is the famous
Chandravalli Caves situated?
Ans: Karnataka
20. Who is known as 'the Grand Old Man of 1857
Revolt'?
Ans: Kunwar Singh
21. Where is the Kerala Soil Museum situated?
Ans:
Parottukonam (Trivandrum)
22. Which type of bacteria present in water is
also known as 'Terror of the Deep'?
Ans: Vibrio vulnificus
23. The 'Iodine Number is often used to
determine the amount of ____?
Ans: Unsaturation in fatty acids
24. Which enzyme is used for the clarification
of fruit juice?
Ans: Pectinase
25. Which Asian capital city has the nickname of
'the City of Sandalwood'?
Ans: Vientiane (Laos)
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