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The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang, called the prince of pilgrims visited India during the reign of 

A) Harsha B) Chandragupta II
C) Dharampala D) Devapala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Harsha

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Which combination of atoms can form a polar covalent bond?

A) H and Br B) H and H
C) Na and Br D) N and N
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) H and Br

Explanation:

Only H and Br form Polar Covalent Bond.

 

Covalent bonding:

Covalent bonding occurs when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms. Atoms will covalently bond with other atoms in order to gain more stability, which is gained by forming a full electron shell. By sharing their outer most (valence) electrons, atoms can fill up their outer electron shell and gain stability.

1. Polar Covalent Bond

2. Nonpolar Covalent Bond

 

1. Polar Covalent Bond:

A Polar Covalent Bond is created when the shared electrons between atoms are not equally shared. This occurs when one atom has a higher electronegativity than the atom it is sharing with. The atom with the higher electronegativity will have a stronger pull for electrons (Similiar to a Tug-O-War game, whoever is stronger usually wins). As a result, the shared electrons will be closer to the atom with the higher electronegativity, making it unequally shared.

 

2. Nonpolar Covalent Bond:

A Nonpolar Covalent Bond is created when atoms share their electrons equally. This usually occurs when two atoms have similar or the same electron affinity. The closer the values of their electron affinity, the stronger the attraction. This occurs in gas molecules; also known as diatomic elements. Nonpolar covalent bonds have a similar concept as polar covalent bonds; the atom with the higher electronegativity will draw away the electron from the weaker one.

 

Here H and H and N and N form Non-polar covalent bonds. Na and Br form the ionic bond.

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Q:

A scientist who studies water is called a

A) Geographer B) Herpetologist
C) Archeologist D) Hydrologist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hydrologist

Explanation:

A person or scientist who studies on water is called as Hydrologist. Since the study of water and its properties is known as Hydrology, the persons who deals with this field are known as Hydrologists.

 

Geographer :

A scientist who studies Earth's natural environment and how human society uses the natural environment.

 

Herpetologist :

A person who studies reptiles and amphibians.

 

Archeologist :


Someone who studies people and what they did in the past from the things they left behind.

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Q:

What were the watchwords for French Revolution?

Answer

 Liberty , Equality and Fraterenity

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What was the main objective of the Wahabi movement which during 1852-70 was particularly active in the Punjab, Bengal, Bihar and the NWFP?

A) To oust the British from India B) To overthrow the Sikhs in the Punjab and the British in Bengal and to restore Muslim power in India
C) To eradicate religious corruption from Muslim Society D) To Organise the Muslims into a nationalist community
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To overthrow the Sikhs in the Punjab and the British in Bengal and to restore Muslim power in India

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Who of the following kings was ardent follower of Jainism

A) Bimbisara B) Mahapadmananda
C) Kharavela D) Pulkeshin II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kharavela

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Q:

The main job of a CPU is to 

A) carry out program instructions B) store data/ information for future use
C) Process data and information D) both (a) and (c)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) both (a) and (c)

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Q:

Saint Ramananda associated with which of the following branches?

 

A) Ram Magri B) Premashrayi
C) Gyanashrayi D) Karmashrayi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ram Magri

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