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[#491] The corresponding Gregorian date of the saka month, Bhadra is
Correct Answer

(B) August 23

Explanation

Solution: The corresponding Gregorian date of the saka month, Bhadra is August 23.

[#492] Lhasa airport at Tibet is the World's
Correct Answer

(B) highest airport

Explanation

Solution: Lhasa airport at Tibet is the World's highest airport. The airport is close to the road to Tsetang, the seat of Nêdong District and the capital of Shannan. At an elevation of 3,570 metres (11,710 ft), Lhasa Airport is one of the highest in the world.

[#493] Of the various agencies related to the United Nations, the one that has the longest period is
Correct Answer

(B) Universal Postal Union

Explanation

Solution: Of the various agencies related to the United Nations, the one that has the longest period is Universal Postal Union. The Universal Postal Union, established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874, is a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies among member nations, in addition to the worldwide postal system.

[#494] Judicature (High Court) of Rajasthan is at
Correct Answer

(A) Jodhpur

Explanation

Solution: Judicature (High Court) of Rajasthan is at Jodhpur. It was established on 29 th August, 1949 under the Rajasthan High Court Ordinance, 1949. The seat of the court is at Jodhpur. The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 50.

[#495] Kolleru Pelicanary situated at Elluru, Andhra Pradesh has reserves of
Correct Answer

(B) pelicans, painted stroke

Explanation

Solution: Kolleru Pelicanary situated at Elluru, Andhra Pradesh has reserves of pelicans, painted stroke. Kolleru Bird Sanctuary is a sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh, India. It covers 673 square kilometers. It was established in November 1999, under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The sanctuary protects part of the Kolleru Lake wetland, which gained Ramsar Convention for International importance in 2002.