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Choose the correct option to complete the sentences given below:
The world's highest plateau is the _______________.

  1. Deccan plateau

  2. Tibet plateau

  3. Chhotanagpur plateau

  4. East African Plateau


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Tibetan plateau
The largest and highest plateau in the world is the Pamir mountain, called the "roof of the world", which is still being formed by the collisions of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Tibetan plateau covers approximately 2,500,000 km2 (970,000 sq mi), at about 5,000 m (16,000 ft) above sea level.

Which is the smallest independent country in the world?

  1. South Korea

  2. Japan

  3. Vatican city

  4. Greece


Correct Option: C

The longest river in India is _________.

  1. Ganga

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Indus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges is the longest river in India if we consider the total distance covered by a river within India. Two major rivers of the Indian subcontinent – Brahmaputra and Indus – are longer than the Ganges in total length.

Which aircraft were used in Air strike in Balakot ?

  1. Mirage $2000$

  2. Sukhoi Su-30MKI.

  3. MiG-29

  4. MiG-21


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mirage $2000$ was used in balakot air strike

Which of the following is the wettest place in the world?

  1. Cherrapunji

  2. Mawsynram

  3. Tutendo

  4. Kukui


Correct Option: B

The largest desert in the world is ____________.

  1. Atacama

  2. Sahara

  3. Thar

  4. Gobi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The largest is the Sahara Desert, a subtropical desert in northern Africa. It covers a surface area of about 3.5 million square miles

The longest river in the world is ________.

  1. Nile

  2. Amazon

  3. Ganges

  4. Indus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nile is credited as the longest river in the world. Its main source is Lake Victoria in east central Africa. From its farthest stream in Burundi, it extends 6,695 km (4,160 miles) in length.

Which among the following is the highest ranked Indian firm in 2017 Forbes 'Global 2000' list ?

  1. State Bank of India

  2. Airtel

  3. Reliance Industries Ltd.

  4. ONGC


Correct Option: C

A scheme of West Bengal government received a highest prize in UN public Scheme among 552 projects from around the world. Which one is it?

  1. Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme

  2. Utkarsh Bangla Scheme

  3. Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana.


Correct Option: A

Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
India based Rickey Kej has won the Grammy Award for his album ___________.

  1. Morning Phase

  2. Beyonce

  3. The Lonely Hours

  4. The Winds of Samsar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rickey Kej is an Indo-American composer , music producer and conservationist. He won the Grammy at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards for his album Winds of Samsara, collaboration with South African  flautist Wouter Kellerman.