Answers To The Questions asked on 24th August 2012

GK question of the day

The correct answer is (d) Mangalore and Mumbai.
Actually, the Konkan Railway was built between Mangalore and Roha. Roha is a place south of Pune in Maharashtra. Konkan Railway is 760km long. It is the shortest route between Kerala and Mumbai.

Improve your English now :
The correct answer is (b) Rich.
‘Affluent

‘ means ‘wealthy’ or being able to afford all material needs. One who speaks well is ‘eloquent’ and one who follows obdiently is a ‘disciple’.Check your word power :
The correct answer is (c) Conscious

Current affairs for the day :
The correct answer is (c) Micheal Jack Nobbs
He was appointed as the coach of the Indian National Men’s Hockey Team in June, 2011. Nobbs was a part of Australian team that finished fourth at the 1984 Olympics. He succeeded Spaniard Jose Brasa whose contract expired after the Asian Games last year.

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