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What is the Focus of an Earthquake?

Answer

A Focus of an earthquake is the location where the earthquake begins. The ground ruptures at this spot, then seismic waves radiate outward in all directions.

At this focus point, the release of energy due to faulting actually occurs during an earthquake. The point directly above the focus on the surface is called Epicenter.


The focus is also called as Hypocenter as it is the synonym of the focus.

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If demand curve for alphonso mangoes is D = 25000 ­ 70P and supply curve is S = 10000 + 80P, find the equilibrium quantity?

A) 18,000 units B) 2,000 units
C) 1,800 units D) 200 units
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18,000 units

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Somebody told me that there had been a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.

A) I was informed that there was a robbery in the jewellery exhibition. B) I was told by somebody that there has been a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.
C) I was told by somebody about a robbery in the jewellery exhibition. D) I was told about a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I was told by somebody that there has been a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.

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Q:

The caves of Ajanta are famous for

A) paintings B) terra-cotta
C) sculpture D) temples
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) paintings

Explanation:

The caves of Ajanta are famous for paintings.

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The outer protein coat of a virus is called a

A) Capsid B) Virion
C) Envelope D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Capsid

Explanation:

The outer protein protective coat of a virus is called a Capsid.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Anil says, "I am glad to be here this morning"

A) Anil says he is glad to be there that morning. B) Anil says that he is glad to be there that morning.
C) Anil was saying that he was glad to be there this morning. D) Anil says that he was glad to be here this morning.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Anil says that he is glad to be there that morning.

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Q:

The first attempt in printing was made in England by

A) James Watt B) Isaac Newton
C) William Caxton D) James Arkwright
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) William Caxton

Explanation:

The first attempt in printing was made in England by William Caxton.

 

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William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England, in 1476, and as a printer was the first English retailer of printed books.

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Atoms have no electric charge because they

A) have same number of electrons and neutrons B) have same number of electrons and protons
C) have same number of protons and neutrons D) have same number of protons, electrons and neutrons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) have same number of electrons and protons

Explanation:

Atoms are composed of three main particles called electrons, protons and neutrons. We know that, the electrons are negatively charged particles whereas protons are positively charged and neutrons have no charge.

 

Hence, as the number of electrons and protons are equal and they are oppositely charged, the atom will have no charge as their charges cancel each other.

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