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Every hot object emits _________________

A) X -­ rays B) Visible light
C) Infrared rays D) Ultraviolet rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Infrared rays

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Q:

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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Q:

1 Mole of CO2 mass is

A) 32 gms B) 44 gms
C) 16 gms D) 12 gms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 44 gms

Explanation:

We know that,

Mass of Carbon = 12 gms

Mass of Oxygen = 16 gms = O2 => 16 * 2 = 32 gms

=> Mass of 1 mole of CO2 = 12 + 32 = 44 gms.

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Q:

The headquater of UNESCOis at

A) Rome B) Geneva
C) Paris D) New York
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Paris

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Q:

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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Q:

The reverse effect of X-ray emission is

A) Raman effect B) Compton effect
C) Zeeman effect D) Photo-electric effect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Photo-electric effect

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Q:

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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What was the total time taken to write the Indian Constitution?

A) 2 years, 08 months & 18 days B) 2 years, 11 months & 18 days
C) 2 years, 09 months & 18 days D) 2 years, 10 months & 18 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 years, 11 months & 18 days

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