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[#416] Which Indian satellite had a main function to perform X-ray experiments in space and send back data to earth?
Correct Answer

(A) Aryabhatta

Explanation

Solution: Aryabhatta Indian satellite had a main function to perform X-ray experiments in space and send back data to earth. Aryabhata was built by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics. The spacecraft was a 26-sided polygon 1.4 m in diameter. All faces (except the top and bottom) were covered with solar cells.

[#417] Which is the language used in Bihar?
Correct Answer

(A) Hindi

Explanation

Solution: Hindi is the language used in Bihar. Other languages commonly used within the state include Bhojpuri, Maithili, Magahi, Bajjika, and Angika(Maithili is the only one of these to be officially accepted by the government).

[#418] Which is India's largest library with a collection of over 190 million volumes of reading and information material?
Correct Answer

(B) National Library

Explanation

Solution: National Library is India's largest library with a collection of over 190 million volumes of reading and information material.

[#419] Which of the following UN agencies has its headquarters at Paris?
Correct Answer

(A) UNESCO

Explanation

Solution: UNESCO has its headquarters at Paris. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1946 with its headquarters in Paris, France.

[#420] Which amongst the following has the lowest metabolic rate of oxygen consumption (mm 3 /g hour)?
Correct Answer

(B) Elephant

Explanation

Solution: Elephant has the lowest metabolic rate of oxygen consumption (mm 3 /g hour).