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[#196] The last or 13th NAM (Non-aligned Movement) conference was held on
Correct Answer

(D) September 2003 at Kuala Lumpur

Explanation

Solution: The last or 13th NAM (Non-aligned Movement) conference was held on September 2003 at Kuala Lumpur. The Heads of State or Government of the Movement of the Non-Aligned Countries met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 24-25 February 2003, to address the crucial global issues affecting their peoples with the view to agreeing to a set of actions in the promotion of peace, security, justice, equality, democracy.

[#197] The largest airport in the world is
Correct Answer

(D) King Khalid International Airport

Explanation

Solution: The largest airport in the world is King Khalid International Airport. Riyadh Saudi Arabia is home to the world's largest commercial airport. In fact no other airport even comes close! Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a massive 484-square miles.

[#198] The main crops of Sikkim are
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(A) rice, maize, bajra, wheat, barley, cardamom

Explanation

Solution: The main crops of Sikkim are rice, maize, bajra, wheat, barley and cardamom.

[#199] The increased use of groundwater for irrigation purposes has led to
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The increased use of groundwater for irrigation purposes has led to salinization, lowering of the water table and water logging. The increasing exploitation of groundwater for irrigation purposes has led to declining groundwater tables and a threat of sodification and salinization due to use of poor quality groundwater.

[#200] National Defence Academy is situated at
Correct Answer

(A) Khadakvasla

Explanation

Solution: National Defence Academy is situated at Khadakvasla. It is the first tri-service academy in the world.