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[#456] INS Venduruthy is located at
Correct Answer

(A) Kochi

Explanation

Solution: INS Venduruthy is an Indian Navy base located on Willingdon Island in Kochi, Kerala. It serves as the Headquarters of the Southern Naval Command.

[#457] In which season do we need more fat?
Correct Answer

(B) Winter

Explanation

Solution: In Winter season we need more fat. Researchers suggest that we have a natural tendency to overeat in the winter because, historically, food was more scarce.

[#458] How much districts are there in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(B) 23

Explanation

Solution: There are 23 Districts and total of 168 statutory towns and 69 census towns in Punjab. Thus there are total 237 towns (or say cities) in Punjab. Major cities of Punjab include Mohali, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Jalandhar.

[#459] India participated in Olympics Hockey in
Correct Answer

(B) 1928

Explanation

Solution: India participated in Olympics Hockey in 1928. The 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam, when India won the gold, was the country's first step towards ascending the hockey throne.

[#460] If force is expressed in Newton and the distance in metre, then the work done is expressed in
Correct Answer

(A) Joule

Explanation

Solution: If force is expressed in Newton and the distance in metre, then the work done is expressed in Joule. Work done is expressed in force divided by distance. SI unit is joule.