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[#81] The headquarter of ECA (Economic Commission for Africa) are situated at
Correct Answer

(C) Addis Ababa

Explanation

Solution: The headquarter of ECA (Economic Commission for Africa) are situated at Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa, also spelled Addis Abeba, capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is located on a well-watered plateau surrounded by hills and mountains, in the geographic centre of the country.

[#82] The last month of the Saka year is
Correct Answer

(A) Phalguna

Explanation

Solution: The last month of the Saka year is Phalguna. Phagun is the twelfth and last month of the Nanakshahi calendar, which governs activities within Sikhism. This month coincides with Phalguna in the Hindu calendar and the Indian National calendar, and February and March of the Gregorian and Julian calendars and is 30 or 31 days long.

[#83] The Olympic Flame, was, for the first time, ceremonially lighted and burnt in a giant torch at the entrance of the stadium at
Correct Answer

(D) Amsterdam Games (1928)

Explanation

Solution: The Olympic Flame, was, for the first time, ceremonially lighted and burnt in a giant torch at the entrance of the stadium at Amsterdam Games (1928). An employee of the Electric Utility of Amsterdam lit the first modern Olympic flame in the Marathon Tower of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. The Olympic flame has been part of the Summer Olympics ever since.

[#84] The Olympic Flame symbolises
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(D) continuity between the ancient and modern games

Explanation

Solution: The Olympic Flame symbolises continuity between the ancient and modern games. On the opening day of the Games, the torch is taken into the stadium and the chosen torchbearer lights the cauldron. This ritual symbolizes the continuity between ancient times and the new generations. The Flame burns for the entire duration of the Games and is extinguished during the Closing Ceremony of the competition.

[#85] The reaction which converts sugar solution into alcohol is an example of
Correct Answer

(C) fermentation

Explanation

Solution: The reaction which converts sugar solution into alcohol is an example of fermentation. Fermentation is a metabolic process in which an organism converts a carbohydrate, such as starch or a sugar, into an alcohol or an acid.