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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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In national income accounting, government purchases include

A) Federal B) Local
C) State D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

In national income accounting, government purchases by Local, State and Federal governments.

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Q:

Which is the least populated state in India as per Census 2011?

A) Bihar B) Kerala
C) Sikkim D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sikkim

Explanation:

the least populated state in India as per Census 2011 is Sikkim.

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Q:

A solution that is hypotonic to a cell has

A) more water molecules surrounding the cell than inside the cell B) more water molecules inside the cell than outside the cell
C) equal water molecules inside and outside the cell D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) more water molecules surrounding the cell than inside the cell

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Q:

When driving in reverse you should

A) Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly as possible B) Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary
C) Put your hazard warning lights on and perform the manoeuvre as quickly as possible to minimise danger D) Sound your horn to warn other drivers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary

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What carries Blood away from the Heart?

A) Arteries B) Veins
C) Both A & B D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arteries

Explanation:

We know that the circulatory system of our body is a loop. The Heart is the pump, the arteries and their smaller branches (arterioles) carry oxygen rich blood all through your body tissues from the heart and the veins and their smaller branches (venules) carry oxygen depleted blood and waste products back to the heart from all the body parts.

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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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Innovation allows producers to

A) follow restrictions that the government imposes B) offer warranties for all of their products
C) create goods that draw consumer attention D) avoid competing with similar businesses
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) create goods that draw consumer attention

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