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Q:

Which of the following contributed to the failure of prohibition?

A) it was not imposed strictly on immigrants B) many americans didnt consider drinking to be a crime
C) it adversely affected american productivity D) organized crime controlled illegal alcohol production
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) organized crime controlled illegal alcohol production

Explanation:

Crime connected with illegal alcohol production and sale became a major issue so that even many people who had originally supported Prohibition decided that it needed to be repealed.

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Q:

Removal of oil and grease from sewage [waste water]

A) Skimming B) Filtration
C) Screening D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Skimming

Explanation:

Skimming is the removal of any material or particles that are floating on the surface. Hence, Removal of oil and grease from sewage - waste water is called as skimming.

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Q:

The speed of a boat when travelling downstream is 32 km/h, whereas when travelling upstream it is 28 km/h. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

A) 27 km/h B) 29 km/h
C) 31 km/h D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans.  Suppose the speed of boat in still water is x km/h and speed of stream is y km/h

Speedof boat in downstream = (x + y) km/h x+ y = 32 …(i) 

Speed of boat in upstream = (x – y) km/h

x – y = 28 …(ii)

Add. Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 2x = 60

x = 30 km/h

 

 

 

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Q:

What is the distance around a circle called

Answer

The distance around a circle is called as Circumference. And that in the case of square or rectangle it is called as Perimeter.

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Q:

The brain and spinal cord are two components of the

A) Central nervous system B) Peripheral nervous system
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Central nervous system

Explanation:

The brain and spinal cord are two components of the Central nervous system which are responsible for sensory information.

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Q:

What does Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) means ?

Answer

The United States Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit, that helps low and medium - income individuals and couples, primarily for those who have qualifying children. 

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Q:

Who is the the author and composer of the National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) of India?

A) Rabindranath Tagore B) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
C) Muhammad Iqbal D) Ram Singh Thakur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rabindranath Tagore

Explanation:
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Q:

Wind and solar energy are examples of

A) Finite energies B) Renewable energies
C) Non renewable energies D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Renewable energies

Explanation:

Wind and solar energy are examples of Renewable energies. 

 

Renewable energy sources are those which can be naturally replenished. 

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