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[#621] How many medals came into the account of India during the 2002 Commonwealth Games at Manchester?
Correct Answer

(D) 69

Explanation

Solution: 69 medals came into the account of India during the 2002 Commonwealth Games at Manchester. India won unprecedented 69 medals including 30 gold, 22 silver and 17 bronze and were fourth in the medal tally.

[#622] If the plane of the earth's equator were not inclined to the plane of the earth's orbit
Correct Answer

(D) there would be no change of seasons

Explanation

Solution: If the plane of the earth's equator were not inclined to the plane of the earth's orbit there would be no change of seasons. When tilted, the hemisphere closer to the sun would experience summer, while the hemisphere that is relatively farther away would experience winter. If the earth were not tilted, the whole planet would be relatively equidistant from the sun, and hence, no seasons.

[#623] India played its first cricket Test Match in
Correct Answer

(B) 1932

Explanation

Solution: India played its first cricket Test Match in 1932. India was invited to The Imperial Cricket Council in 1926, and made their debut as a Test playing nation in England in 1932, led by CK Nayudu, who was considered as the best Indian batsman at the time. The one-off Test match between the two sides was played at Lord's in London.

[#624] India has been represented as a non-permanent member of the Security Council (UNO) during
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: India has been represented as a non-permanent member of the Security Council (UNO) during 1972-73, 1984-85 and 1991-92.

[#625] How many Lok Sabha seats does Goa have?
Correct Answer

(A) 2

Explanation

Solution: Goa have two Lok Sabha seats. South Goa Lok Sabha constituency (formerly, Mormugao Lok Sabha constituency) is one of two Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Goa in western India along with North Goa.