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Sainik-RMS GK 17
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Q1. Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
A.
Niagara Falls
B.
Angel Falls
C.
Victoria Falls
D.
Jog Falls
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Correct Answer:
B
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
Q2. What is the National Tree of India?
A.
Peepal
B.
Neem
C.
Banyan
D.
Mango
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Correct Answer:
C
The Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) symbolizes eternal life because of its expanding branches.
Q3. On which date is ‘National Science Day’ celebrated in India?
A.
28th February
B.
15th August
C.
26th January
D.
2nd October
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Correct Answer:
A
It commemorates the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928.
Q4. Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?
A.
Saturn
B.
Jupiter
C.
Neptune
D.
Earth
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Correct Answer:
B
Jupiter is a gas giant and is more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined.
Q5. The ‘Jallianwala Bagh’ massacre took place in which city?
A.
Delhi
B.
Amritsar
C.
Lahore
D.
Patiala
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Correct Answer:
B
The incident occurred on April 13; 1919; when British troops fired on a peaceful gathering.
Q6. Which is the highest civilian award in India?
A.
Padma Vibhushan
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Bharat Ratna
D.
Padma Bhushan
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Correct Answer:
C
The Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service in any field of human endeavor.
Q7. Who was the first woman to win an Olympic Silver medal for India?
A.
Saina Nehwal
B.
P.V. Sindhu
C.
Mary Kom
D.
Sakshi Malik
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Correct Answer:
B
P.V. Sindhu won the Silver medal in Badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Q8. Which organ is used by fish to breathe underwater?
A.
Lungs
B.
Gills
C.
Skin
D.
Nose
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Correct Answer:
B
Gills extract dissolved oxygen from water as it passes over them.
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