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If $\dfrac{x}{y} = \dfrac{3}{4}$, then the value of $(\dfrac{6}{7} + \dfrac{y-x}{y+x})$ equals ______.

  1. $\dfrac{5}{7}$

  2. $1\dfrac{1}{7}$

  3. 1

  4. 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Given: $\cfrac {x}{y}=\cfrac {3}{4}$

So, Let $x=3a$ and $y=4a$ where $a$ is any constant.
So, $\cfrac {6}{7}+\cfrac {y-x}{y+x}\implies \cfrac {6}{7}+\cfrac {4a-3a}{4a+3a}\quad (\therefore$ Substituting values of $x$ and $y)$
$\implies \cfrac {6}{7}+\cfrac {a}{7a}=\cfrac {6}{7}+\cfrac {1}{7}=1$ 

When was the first motorist fined and appear in court?

  1. 1885

  2. 1895

  3. 1890

  4. 1880


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1895 John Henry Knight was convicted and fined for using a motor-tricycle on the highway. He was probably the first motorist to appear in court.

Who invented world's first car?

  1. Nicholas Joseph Cugnot

  2. Graham Bell

  3. Newton

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The world's first car was invented in 1769 by Nicholas Joseph Cugnot.

When was the first traffic light was installed?

  1. 1910

  2. 1915

  3. 1919

  4. 1920


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Worlds first traffic lights were installed in Detroit, USA in 1919. The first traffic lights in Britain were installed in Wolverhampton during 1928. However, they did not come to London till 1932.

When was the first motor-car accident occurred?

  1. 25 February 1899

  2. 20 January 1899

  3. 20 March 1899

  4. 15 July 1899


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first motor-car accident in Britain resulting in the death of the driver occurred in Grive Hill, Harrow-on-the Hill, London on 25th February 1899. 


When the world's first car was invented?

  1. 1765

  2. 1769

  3. 1770

  4. 1771


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the sixteenth century invention of automatic mechanized vehicles helped people travel from one place to another faster. The worlds first car was invented in 1769.

When was the world's first accident accrued?

  1. 1771

  2. 1775

  3. 1773

  4. 1779


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 1771 the first accident involving a motor vehicle took place in Paris when Cugnot's steam tractor hit a low wall in the grounds of  the Paris arsenal. 

Locations of road signs-
I) Left side of the road
II) On multilane road repeated on the other side of the road
III) On wide carriageway overhead signs are also used
IV) On hilly roads signs are installed on valley side

  1. Only I and II

  2. Only I and III

  3. Only II and IV

  4. All above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Locations of road signs-
I) Left side of the road
II) On multilane road repeated on the other side of the road
III) On wide carriageway overhead signs are also used
IV) On hilly roads signs are installed on valley side
V) Warning signs in urban areas are located 50m in advance

When was the road safety week celebrated during 2015 in CBSE affiliated schools?

  1. 11-17 January

  2. 01-07 January

  3. 18-24 January

  4. 01-07 February


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Every year, prominent metro cities of India celebrate the road safety week to promote road safety measures. During the entire week, the transport departments of various states create awareness through community building process in schools, colleges, offices and on roads. They also sensitise people about the outcome of   -drunkendriving, high-speed driving, importance of wearing helmet for bikers and seat belts for four-wheeler drivers. At times, they choose themes to communicate to the masses. Road Safety Week 2015 was celebrated in India from 11-17 January.

When was the Zebra Crossing developed?

  1. After Second World War

  2. After First World War

  3. Before First World War

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Zebra crossing with black and white stripes was developed after the Second World War.