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[#586] When did India hosted the Common wealth meeting?
Correct Answer

(C) 1983 at New Delhi

Explanation

Solution: India hosted the Common wealth meeting in 1983 at New Delhi. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 1983 was the seventh Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Nations. It was held in New Delhi, India, between 23 and 29 November 1983, and was hosted by that country's Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. The retreat was held in Goa.

[#587] When did China exploded first atomic device?
Correct Answer

(C) 1964

Explanation

Solution: In 1964 China exploded first atomic device. On October 16, 1964, China successfully tested its first atomic bomb. The uranium implosion device exploded with 22 kilotons of force atop a 330 foot steel tower.

[#588] Which language of India belongs to Dravidian family?
Correct Answer

(B) Languages of Southern India

Explanation

Solution: Languages of Southern India belongs to Dravidian family. The largest group is South Dravidian, with almost 150 million speakers. Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada make up around 98% of the speakers, with Tamil being by far the most spoken language, with almost half of all South Dravidian speakers speaking it.

[#589] Which of the following became the first black President of South Africa?
Correct Answer

(A) Nelson Mandela

Explanation

Solution: Nelson Mandela became the first black President of South Africa. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.

[#590] Which of the following cities of Maharashtra have airports?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Manmad, Sholapur and Akola have airports.