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Which of the following countries is associated with 'Glorious Revolution'?

A) France B) Russia
C) USA D) England
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) England

Explanation:

After the deaths of  Cromwell monarchy was restored and Charles II was made king of England. He and his successor, James II tried to assert the superiority of the monarchy. But feelings against this kind of rule had grown too strong. In 1688, a group of politicians invited William of Orange, the husband of James II's daughter, Mary, and rulers of Holland, to become king. Without firing a shot, William reached London and James II fled to France. The throne was granted to William and Mary Jointly. This event is known as the 'Glorious Revolution' . This revolution marked the triumph of parliament over the monarchy.

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What is presented in the Preamble to the constitution?

A) An outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution. B) The process for appealing a law.
C) the names of the constitution's authors. D) The constitution's goal to keep government powers in check.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution.

Explanation:

The Preamble to the constitution is the summary of the topics explained in the constitution. Hence, it is an outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution.

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Q:

The world's Largest Shopping Centre is __________

Answer

The Dubai Mall, located in downtown Dubai, UAE, consists of four levels with a floor area of 548,127  (5.9 million ) and has 1,200 retail outlets and over 160 food and beverage outlets. Construction began in 2004, with the mall opening its doors on 4 November 2008. 

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


War and Peace, an epic historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, was_____ published as Voyna i mir in 1865-69. This ____study of early 19th century Russian society, noted for its _____of realistic detail and variety of psychological______is generally regarded as one of the world's greatest novels. War and Peace is_____concerned with the histories of five aristocratic families, the members of which are _____against the_____background of Russian social life during the war against Napoleon. The_____ of war, however, is____to the story of family existence which involves Tolstoy's optimistic belief in the life-asserting ______of human existence.

 

______ to the story of family existence

A) inordinate B) subordinate
C) audacious D) judicious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) subordinate

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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Q:

The difference between Greenwich Mean Time & Indian Standard Time is

A) 6 1/2 Hours B) 6 Hours
C) 5 1/2 Hours D) 5 Hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5 1/2 Hours

Explanation:

The difference between Greenwich Mean Time & Indian Standard Time is 5 1/2 hours.

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Q:

The NAM sumit which demanded expansion of the United Nation Security Council had met at

A) Cairo B) Jakarta
C) Teheran D) Harare
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jakarta

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Explain Data Control Language

Answer

Data Control Language (DCL):-statements to take care of the security and authorization.


Examples:



    1. GRANT

    2. REVOKE

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