1.World Top consumers of pharmaceuticals :
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USA, Japan
USA, UK
USA, Germany
USA, France
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2.The MNC 'Merck' is associated with the business of
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cars
pharma
IT
Investments
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3.The greenhouse gas 'hydroflurocarbons' are widely used in
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air-conditioners and refrigerators
TVs
computers
mobiles
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4.The immediate predecessor of humans was
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langoor
chimpanzee
Neanderthal
Yeti
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5.Which of the following is NOT a Coffee producer?
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Colombia
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
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6.The drug 'Thalidomide' was used as
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anti-coagulant
hypnotic and sedative
antacid
stimulator
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7.World's largest cave 'Hand son doong' is in
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Cambodia
Laos
Thailand
Vietnam
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8.Prozac and Seroxat - these two drugs are used as
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antihistamine
antidepressant
excitant
anti-coagulant
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9.Which of the following is a less indebted country?
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Japan
Thailand
Australia
Italy
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10.1798: U.S. had its quasi-war with
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Britain
France
Canada
Mexico
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11.U.S. fought with which country, in both the World Wars?
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France
Germany
Italy
Austria
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12.Which of the following was not a part of Henry Clay's Program for American National Economy
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Protective Tariffs
A separate Bank
Marketing arrangements for agriculture
None of these
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13.World's highest circulated English newspaper:
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The Sun
New York Times
Washington Post
Guardian
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14.FAO (Food and Agricultural Organisation) is run by
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U.S. Government
UNO
UNCTAD
U.K. Government
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15.Light travels fastest in
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air
Hydrogen
Helium
Vacuum
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16.Amino Acids are also known as
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starches
proteins
fats
micronutrients
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17.Identify the mismatch:
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kangaroo-Australia
Elephants -Africa and India
Camels-Gulf
Penguins -U.K.
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18.Oldest City in the world:
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Bagdad
Basra
Damascus
Mecca
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19.Three Gorges Dam, the World's Largest Hydro-Electric Project is in
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China
India
Russia
United States
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20.Which is the most drough-resistant cereal crop?
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Barley
Paddy
Wheat
Bajra
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