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[#86] The Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin was
Correct Answer

(A) Alexander Fleming

Explanation

Solution: The Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin was Alexander Fleming. In 1928 Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, though he did not realize the full significance of his discovery for at least another decade. He eventually received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945.

[#87] The number of already named bones in the human skeleton is
Correct Answer

(B) 206

Explanation

Solution: The number of already named bones in the human skeleton is 206.

[#88] The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is studying population dynamics, collecting population data and evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes.

[#89] The National Sports Festival for women was, for the first time, organized in
Correct Answer

(B) 1975

Explanation

Solution: The National Sports Festival for women was, for the first time, organized in 1975. The National Sports Festival for Women was started in 1975 as part of celebration of International Women Year by the Government of India to boost women participation in games and sports. The organization of the championships in selected sports disciplines was entrusted to the National Institute of Sports, Patiala.

[#90] The official working languages recognised by the UNO are
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The six official languages of the United Nations are:

1. Arabic
2. Chinese (Mandarin)
3. English 4. French
5. Russian
6. Spanish