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[#306] The headquarter of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are situated at
Correct Answer

(D) Vienna

Explanation

Solution: The headquarter of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are situated at Vienna. The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.

[#307] The main crop of Meghalaya is
Correct Answer

(A) rice

Explanation

Solution: The main crop of Meghalaya is rice. Rice is the dominant food grain crop accounting for over 80% of the food grain production in the state. Other important food grain crops are maize, wheat, other cereals and pulses.

[#308] The member of SEATO (South-East Asia Treaty Organisation) are
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The member of SEATO (South-East Asia Treaty Organisation) are Australia, France, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, UK and USA.

[#309] The highest national award in India given for exceptional work for advancement of art, literature and science
Correct Answer

(A) Bharat Ratna

Explanation

Solution: The highest national award in India given for exceptional work for advancement of art, literature and science is Bharat Ratna. Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order. It is also not mandatory that Bharat Ratna be awarded every year.

[#310] The main reserves of phosphorus in the biosphere is in the
Correct Answer

(C) lithosphere

Explanation

Solution: The main reserves of phosphorus in the biosphere is in the lithosphere. The phosphorus cycle is the biogeochemical cycle that describes the movement of phosphorus through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Unlike many other biogeochemical cycles, the atmosphere does not play a significant role in the movement of phosphorus, because phosphorus and phosphorus-based compounds are usually solids at the typical ranges of temperature and pressure found on Earth.