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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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The part of the Himalayas between Tista and Dihang rivers is known as _________ Himalayas.

A) Nepal B) Kashmir
C) Assam D) Jammu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assam

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A solution that is hypotonic to a cell has

A) more water molecules surrounding the cell than inside the cell B) more water molecules inside the cell than outside the cell
C) equal water molecules inside and outside the cell D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) more water molecules surrounding the cell than inside the cell

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A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who

A) claim to act with divine authority B) believe that rule by religious law is wrong
C) believe that a communist government leads best D) claim divine authority sways government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) claim to act with divine authority

Explanation:

A government ruled by religiuos leaders is Theocracy. A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who claim to act with divine authority.

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I have four wings, but cannot fly, I never laugh and never cry; On the same spot I'm always found, toiling away with little sound.

 What am I?

Answer

A Windmill.

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Evergreen trees lose their leaves steadily all year.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Trees that lose all of their leaves for part of the year are known as deciduous trees. Those that don't are called evergreen trees.

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Where is Mount Abu located?

A) Gujarat B) Haryana
C) Rajasthan D) Jharkand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rajasthan

Explanation:

Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India.

 

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The ore which is found in abundance in India is

A) fluorspar B) magnetite
C) monazite D) bauxite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) monazite

Explanation:

The ore which is found in abundance in India is monazite.

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