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Why did charles babbage invent the computer?

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Charles Babbage, the father of computer, invented the first general-purpose computer in an effort to prevent the mathematical errors that were prevalent in the human-calculated mathematics of his time.

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Which alternative energy source is exhaustible?

A) tidal energy B) wind energy
C) solar energy D) geothermal energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) geothermal energy

Explanation:

Based on conventionality in deriving energy, energy sources could be classified as

 

Conventional ::

coal, oil, hydro, nuclear, etc... sources which can be used up or exhaustible.

(and)

Non - conventional ::

solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, biogas, etc... sources which are not exhausted.

 

Among the given options, Geothermal energy is the alternative energy source among all the choices that are given in the question, that is exhaustible.

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Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments introduced the anti-defectio provision in the Constitution for the first time?

A) 51st Amendment B) 52nd Amendment
C) 53rd Amendment D) 54th Amendment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 52nd Amendment

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Which city is hosting 2020 summer Olymic games?

A) Athens B) Tokyo
C) Pyeongchang D) Beijing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tokyo

Explanation:

2020 summer Olymic games to be held in Tokyo, Japan.

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What is the usual colour of Aircraft data recorder "Black box" ?

A) Black B) Orange
C) Blue D) Greeen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Orange

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Which protocol does ping use?

A) ICMP B) TCP
C) BootP D) ARP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ICMP

Explanation:

ICMP means Internet Control Message Protocol and is always coupled with the IP protocol (There are 2 ICMP variants one for IPv4 and one for IPv6.) echo request and echo response are the two operation codes of ICMP used to implement ping.

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Which statement is one component of the cell theory?

A) DNA is the basis of genetic transfer B) All living cells arise from pre-existing cells
C) All cells are composed of same organelles D) Tissues are formed from combinations of cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) All living cells arise from pre-existing cells

Explanation:

All living cells arise from pre-existing cells is one component of the cell theory.

 

The Cell Theory is one of the basic principles of biology.

 

The Cell Theory states:

1. All living organisms are composed of cells. They may be unicellular or multicellular.

2. The cell is the basic unit of life.

3. Cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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Best suited for areas subject to friction, the epithelial tissue is called as

A) transitional B) simple columnar
C) straited squamous D) areolar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) straited squamous

Explanation:

The number of cell layers and cell types together give rise to 6 different types of epithelial tissue.


1. Simple squamous epithelia

2. Simple cuboidal epithelia

3. Simple columnar epithelia

4. Stratified squamous epithelia

5. Stratified cuboidal epithelia

6. Stratified columnar epithelia

 

Stratified squamous epithelia is best suited for areas subject to friction.

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