56. Which of the following Indian artists is the winner of the Oscar award?
(a) Dilip Kumar
(b) Bhanu Athaiya
(c) Shyam Benegal
(d) Rohini Hattangadi
Answer:
(b) Bhanu Athaiya
Explanation:
Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win an Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Costume Design for the film Gandhi in 1983.
57. An instrument that measures and records details of earthquake is
(a) Seismograph
(b) Retort
(c) Heliograph
(d) Hygrometer
Answer:
(a) Seismograph
Explanation:
A seismograph is an instrument that measures and records the details of earthquakes, such as their force and duration.
58. Who of the following is the author of the book “My Country My Life”
(a) API Abdul Kalam
(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(c) LK Advani
(d) Shashi Tharoor
Answer:
(c) LK Advani
Explanation:
My Country My Life is the autobiographical book of the veteran Indian politician L. K. Advani.
59. The science dealing with the study of poisons is called
(a) Virology
(b) Toxicology
(c) Osteology
(d) Entomology
Answer:
(b) Toxicology
Explanation:
Toxicology is the scientific study of adverse effects that occur in living organisms due to chemicals or poisons.
60. Who is the secretary- General of SAARC?
(a) A.F. Resmussen
(b) Ronald Nobel
(c) Anil Sood
(d) Arjun Bahadur Thapa
Answer:
(d) Arjun Bahadur Thapa
Explanation:
At the time of this exam (2016-2017), Arjun Bahadur Thapa was serving as the Secretary-General of SAARC.
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