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Not including the sun, the closest stars to earth are

A) 4300 light-years away B) 430 light-years away
C) 43 light-years away D) 4.3 light-years away
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.3 light-years away

Explanation:

The nearest stars to Earth are in the Alpha Centauri triple-star system, about 4.37 light-years away. One of these stars, Proxima Centauri, is slightly closer, at 4.26 light-years.

 

Of all the stars closer than 15 light-years, only two are spectral type G, similar to our sun: Alpha Centauri A and Tau Ceti. The majority are M-type red dwarf stars.

 

Only nine of the stars in this area is bright enough to be seen by the naked human eye from Earth. These brightest stars include Alpha Centauri A and B, Sirius A, Epsilon Eridani, Procyon, 61 Cygni A and B, Epsilon Indi A and Tau Ceti.

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Who was the moving spirit behind the Organization of the Ghadar Party?

A) Lala Hardayal B) V.P Savarkar
C) Mahatma Gandhi D) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lala Hardayal

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Q:

Numismatics is the study of

A) Numbers B) Coins
C) Stamps D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Coins

Explanation:

Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.

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Whenever people are looking for a job, they frequently see "program manager wanted" and "project manager wanted" when reading the job listings in their local newspaper. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between projects and programs?

A) There are no differences between the two;they are just different terms for the same thing B) A project is composed of one or more related programs.
C) A program is composed of one or more related projects. D) A project is a temporary endeavor, where as a program is permanent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A program is composed of one or more related projects.

Explanation:

Answer A is incorrect because there is a definite difference between the two terms. Answer B is incorrect because just the opposite is true. Answer D is incorrect because a program is a group of projects, which are temporary endeavors.

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Q:

Milk is a 

A) mixture B) element
C) metal D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) mixture

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Acid Precipitation is caused by a mix of

A) Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Saline B) Water, Soil, and Air
C) Respiration, Carbonic Acids, and Seawater D) Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides

Explanation:

Acid Precipitation or Acid rain is caused by a mix of Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides.

 

A Chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as Acid Rains.

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Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?

YXXXXXXY, YXXXXXYX, YXXXXYXX, YXXXYXXX, YXXYXXXX, _______________

A) YYXXXXXX B) YXXXXXXY
C) YXXXXXYX D) YXYXXXXX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) YXYXXXXX

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Which Soil is Suitable for Agriculture?

A) Alluvial Soils B) Red Soils
C) Sandy Soils D) Peaty Soils
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alluvial Soils

Explanation:

1. Each type of soil benefits different types of crops through their unique physical, chemical and biological properties.

 

2. Alluvial Soils are best suitable for Agriculture. This soil is a fertile soil which is rich in potassium.

 

3. It is best especially for crops such as paddy, sugarcane,...

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