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[#501] John F. Kennedy was
Correct Answer

(D) All the above

Explanation

Solution: John F. Kennedy was one the most popular Presidents of USA, the first Roman Catholic President and the writer of Why England slept and Profile in Courage.

[#502] Hundred year war was fought between
Correct Answer

(A) France and England

Explanation

Solution: Hundred year war was fought between France and England during the late Middle Ages. It lasted 116 years from 1337 to 1453. The war started because Charles IV of France died in 1328 without an immediate male heir (i.e., a son or younger brother).

[#503] In which of the following pairs, the two substances forming the pair are chemically most dissimilar?
Correct Answer

(C) Butter and paraffin wax

Explanation

Solution: In Butter and paraffin wax, the two substances forming the pair are chemically most dissimilar. Butter is an unsaturated compound or an olefin in contrast to wax which is a saturated compound. So butter will show more reactivity for reactants. As such, they show different chemical nature.

[#504] India's Integrated Missiles Development Programme was started in ____ under the chairmanship of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Correct Answer

(D) 1982-83

Explanation

Solution: India's Integrated Missiles Development Programme was started in 1982-83 under the chairmanship of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. On 8 January 2008, the DRDO formally announced the successful completion of the IGMDP.

[#505] INS Agrani (Petty Officers' School) is situated at
Correct Answer

(B) Coimbatore

Explanation

Solution: INS Agrani (Petty Officers' School) is situated at Coimbatore. Indian Naval Station Agrani is a leadership training establishment of the Indian Navy, it comes under the Eastern Naval Command and conducts courses for middle level sailors. This station was commissioned in 1965.