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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 purpose of safety stock is to

A) eliminate the possibility of a stockout B) control the likelihood of a stockout due to the variability of demand during lead time
C) replace failed units with good ones D) eliminate the likelihood of a stockout due to erroneous inventory tally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) control the likelihood of a stockout due to the variability of demand during lead time

Explanation:

The purpose of safety stock is to control the likelihood of a stockout due to the variability of demand during lead time. Stockouts contribute to the direct loss of any type of business.

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Q:

4 components all computers have in common

Answer

The 4 components all computers have in common are Input, Output, Storage and Processing. 

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The workers are bent (on) getting a full months pay as bonus.

A) for B) upon
C) to D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) upon

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Q:

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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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The doctor (has advice) him to take proper diet.

A) has advised B) had been advised
C) was advised D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) has advised

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Q:

In the given question, a statement with a single blank is given. Choose the most effective word from the given options to complete the sentence meaningfully.

One has to be very _______ during the monsoons as the road becomes slippery.

A) Smart B) Cautious
C) Presentable D) Prepared
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cautious

Explanation:

'Cautious' can be used to make the sentence meaningful which means alert or be careful. The context of the statement is that of the monsoon season being a bit troublesome due to slippery roads which need to be navigated with care. 'Prepared' and 'smart' may appear to be true but we need to choose the most suitable response which in this case is 'cautious'. Hence, 'cautious' is the correct answer.

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Q:

Which is not a major function of the kidney?

A) filtering minerals from blood B) fluids balance
C) filtering wastes from blood D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of the above

Explanation:

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The three main functions of Kidneys are ::

 

* Regulating and filtering minerals from blood.

* Maintaining overall fluid balance.

* Filtering waste materials from food, medications, and toxic substances.

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