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[#706] The highest rank in Army is that of
Correct Answer

(B) General

Explanation

Solution: The highest rank in Army is that of General. The highest rank attainable in the Army is the five-star General of the Army. Often called a "five-star general", the rank of General of the Army has historically been reserved for wartime use and is not currently active in the U.S. Army.

[#707] The headquarter of Asian Development Bank is located in which of the following cities
Correct Answer

(D) Manila

Explanation

Solution: The headquarter of Asian Development Bank is located in Manila. The headquarters of the bank is at 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines, and it has 31 field offices in Asia and the Pacific and representative offices in Washington, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Sydney.

[#708] The Melghat Tiger reserve is in
Correct Answer

(B) Maharashtra

Explanation

Solution: The Melghat Tiger reserve is in Maharashtra. Melghat was declared a tiger reserve and was among the first nine tiger reserves notified in 1973-74 under the Project Tiger. It is located at 21°26′45″N 77°11′50″E in northern part of Amravati District of Maharashtra State in India.

[#709] The legislature of Sikkim is
Correct Answer

(A) Unicameral

Explanation

Solution: The legislature of Sikkim is Unicameral. The Sikkim Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature of Sikkim state in north-eastern India. The seat of the Legislative Assembly is at Gangtok, the capital of the Sikkim state.

[#710] The lower limit of perpetual snow in mountains such as the Himalayas is termed as the
Correct Answer

(C) snow line

Explanation

Solution: The lower limit of perpetual snow in mountains such as the Himalayas is termed as the snow line. The snow line is an irregular line located along the ground surface where the accumulation of snowfall equals ablation (melting and evaporation).