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Q:

Which of these is an example of government corruption?

A) tax revenue B) contracting
C) cronyism D) all the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) cronyism

Explanation:

Cronyism is the practice of partiality in awarding jobs and other advantages to friends, family relatives or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations.

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Q:

Iodex, a pain relief balm, has the smell of __________ .

A) Methyl salicylate B) Ethyl salicylate
C) Propyl salicylate D) Butyl salicylate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Methyl salicylate

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Q:

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

A) Pila globosa - pearl B) Kenia lacca - lac
C) Apis indica - honey D) Bombyx mori - silk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pila globosa - pearl

Explanation:

Pinctada vulgaris is a bivalve from which pearl is obtained.

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Q:

What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?

A) Pakistan B) United States of America
C) England D) Germany
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) England

Explanation:

We fought against England in the Revolutionary War for Independence from the British rule.

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Q:

Which State of India has the largest area

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Maharashtra D) Rajasthan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rajasthan

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Q:

Which is the longest railway platform in the world?

A) Mumbai B) Gorakhpur
C) Thane D) Kochi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gorakhpur

Explanation:

Gorakhpur railway platform in Uttar Pradesh is the longest railway platform in the world.

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Q:

In which year was the first solid state integrated circuit demonstrated?

A) 1970s B) 1960s
C) 1950s D) 1980s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1950s

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Q:

The term senescence is another name for

A) inward aging B) primary aging
C) secondary aging D) outward aging
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) primary aging

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