1016: One will NOT have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Mumbai to

(a) Alexandria
(b) Suez
(c) Port Said
(d) Benghazi
1017: When ten persons shake hands with one another, in how many ways is it possible ?

(A) 45
(B) 20
(C) 25
(D) 40
1018: Protective action against harmful household insects and pests can be taken by the use of

(a) Infrasonic waves

(b) Microwaves

(c) Ultrasonic waves

(d) Low frequency radio waves
1019: A fan makes a hot noon to feel cool by:

(a) Blowing out hot air

(b) Increasing the rate of evaporation

(c) Letting in cool air

(d) Regulating the air flow
1020: 'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

(a) African Union
(b) Brazil
(c) European Union
(d) China