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[#381] What is the circumference of table tennis ball?
Correct Answer

(A) 3.71 - 3.82 cm

Explanation

Solution: 3.71 - 3.82 cm is the circumference of table tennis ball.

[#382] What is the capital of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer

(C) Ranchi

Explanation

Solution: Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand. Ranchi was the centre of the Jharkhand movement, which called for a separate state for the tribal regions of South Bihar, northern Orissa, western West Bengal and the eastern area of what is present-day Chhattisgarh.

[#383] When did Hitler became President of Germany?
Correct Answer

(A) 1934

Explanation

Solution: In 1934 Hitler became President of Germany. With the death of President Hindenburg on August 2, 1934, Hitler united the chancellorship and presidency under the new title of Fuhrer. As the economy improved, popular support for Hitler's regime became strong, and a cult of Fuhrer worship was propagated by Hitler's capable propagandists.

[#384] What is the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
Correct Answer

(B) Group of 12 former republics of dissolved USSR

Explanation

Solution: Group of 12 former republics of dissolved USSR is the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

[#385] The term used when a member of a legislature leaves his party on whose ticket he was elected to join the ruling party or the opposition, is called
Correct Answer

(A) floor crossing

Explanation

Solution: The term used when a member of a legislature leaves his party on whose ticket he was elected to join the ruling party or the opposition, is called floor crossing. In politics, a politician is said to cross the floor if they change their party allegiance. Crossing the floor may mean changing to second party after being elected as a member of a first party, or voting against the approved party lines.