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[#371] The common pesticides which are in use consist of
Correct Answer

(C) olefins

Explanation

Solution: The common pesticides which are in use consist of olefins. Olefin, also called alkene, compound made up of hydrogen and carbon that contains one or more pairs of carbon atoms linked by a double bond. Olefins are examples of unsaturated hydrocarbons (compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon and at least one double or triple bond).

[#372] The dance in Himachal Pradesh, performed indoor, solo or duet, especially when life comes to a standstill during cold winter is
Correct Answer

(B) Munzra

Explanation

Solution: The dance in Himachal Pradesh, performed indoor, solo or duet, especially when life comes to a standstill during cold winter is Munzra. The Himachal is known to be the Dev Bhoomi.There are various traditional dance forms of Himachal Pradesh for each and every occasion.

[#373] The battle tanks that have been modernized to keep pace with the latest technology development is
Correct Answer

(C) Vijayanta

Explanation

Solution: The battle tanks that have been modernized to keep pace with the latest technology development is Vijayanta. The Vijayanta (en: "Victorious") was a main battle tank built in India based on a licensed design of the Vickers Mk. The Vijayanta was the first indigenous tank of the Indian Army. The prototype was completed in 1963 and the tank entered service on December 29, 1965.

[#374] The first Asian Games were held in 1951 at
Correct Answer

(A) New Delhi, India

Explanation

Solution: The first Asian Games were held in 1951 at New Delhi, India. India participated and hosted the 1951 Asian Games held in the capital city , New Delhi from 4 to 11 March 1951. India was ranked second with 15 gold medals in this edition of the Asiad. Sachin Nag won a gold in swimming in this edition.

[#375] What was the purpose of establishing the European Economic Community (EEC)?
Correct Answer

(C) both (a) and (b)

Explanation

Solution: The purpose of establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) is to promote a common market and economic prosperity among member countries and to create a single market for free import and export among member countries.