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191. Which homegrown MNC was named the innovator of the year 2017 in the Times India Awards?

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A. Hindustan Unilever Limited
B. Mindtree
C. Hero Motocorp
D. Mahindra & Mahindra
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Mahindra & Mahindra, a homegrown automotive multinational that produces everything from two-wheelers to tractors, was named Innovator for the Year 2017.

192. The headquarter of the International court of Justice (UNO) are located at

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A. New York, USA
B. Bangkok
C. Addis Ababa
D. Hague (Netherlands)
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The headquarter of the International court of Justice (UNO) are located at Hague (Netherlands). It is the main judicial organ or branch of the United Nations. In short, International Court of Justice is ICJ, sometimes people call it the World Court. In French language, it is Cour internationale de justice. Established ICJ in 1945, ICJ has its headquarters at The Hague, Netherlands.

194. Tansen was

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A. a great exponent of Indian classical music
B. one of the nine gems in the court of Akbar
C. both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Tansen was a great exponent of Indian classical music and one of the nine gems in the court of Akbar. Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the ‘Navratna’ (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was born in Gwalior as a son of Mukund Misra, who was a poet. As a young child he learnt music from the legendary teacher of his time, Haridas Swami.

196. Habeas Corpus Act 1679

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A. provided facilities to a prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release in bail
B. states that no one was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant stating the charge against him
C. safeguarded the personal liberties of the people against arbitrary imprisonment by the king’s orders
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Habeas Corpus Act 1679 provided facilities to a prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release in bail, states that no one was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant stating the charge against him and safeguarded the personal liberties of the people against arbitrary imprisonment by the king’s orders.

198. Under article 61 of the UN Charter, the membership of the Economic and Social Council was which of the following years from 27 to 54?

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A. 1963
B. 1973
C. 1978
D. 1983
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Under article 61 of the UN Charter, the membership of the Economic and Social Council was 1973 years from 27 to 54. Expansion of the UN Economic and Social Council from 27 to 54 members by an amendment to Article 61 of the Charter, which was adopted by the General Assembly in 1971 and became operative on 24 September 1973.

200. Lime is sometimes applied to soil in order to

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A. increase the alkalinity of the soil
B. increase the acidity of the soil
C. restore nitrates to the soil
D. make the soil more porous
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Lime is sometimes applied to soil in order to increase the alkalinity of the soil. It increases the pH of acidic soil (the lower the pH the more acidic the soil); in other words, soil acidity is reduced and alkalinity increased. it provides a source of calcium and magnesium for plants. It permits improved water penetration for acidic soils.