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[#486] The conservation hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds eat
Correct Answer

(C) many harmful rodents

Explanation

Solution: The conservation hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds eat many harmful rodents.

[#487] The best way to tackle local environmental problems is to
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(D) provide environmental education to the local people and create awareness

Explanation

Solution: The best way to tackle local environmental problems is to provide environmental education to the local people and create awareness. Environmental protection is the process of protecting the environment for the benefit of nature and humans.

[#488] The first attempt in printing was made in England by
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(A) William Caxton

Explanation

Solution: The first attempt in printing was made in England by William Caxton. William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England, in 1476, and as a printer was the first English retailer of printed books.

[#489] The first foreigner to receive Bharat Ratna was
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(C) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

Explanation

Solution: The first foreigner to receive Bharat Ratna was Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan also known as frontier Gandhi from the Pakistan was the first foreigner to bestowed with Bharat ratna. he played active role during the freedom struggle of India most notably during the formation of Khudai khidmatgar(servants of god) movement. He was one of the close friend of Mahatama Gandhi.

[#490] The first General Elections in India took place in
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(C) 1952

Explanation

Solution: The first General Elections in India took place in 1952. General elections to the first Lok Sabha since independence were held in India between 25 October 1951 and 21 February 1952. The Indian National Congress (INC) stormed into power, winning 364 of the 489 seats. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first democratically elected Prime Minister of the country.