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The process of soil formation is called

A) Filtration B) Weathering
C) Vegetation D) Calicing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Weathering

Explanation:

The soil is formed by breaking down of large rock surfaces into pieces due to water, wind and all atmospheric changes by mixing with plants and animal decays. This process is called as weathering.

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When was Zoroastrianism founded?

A) 4th century BCE B) 6th century BCE
C) 8th century BCE D) 10th century BCE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6th century BCE

Explanation:

Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest extant religions. It is the ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran that survives there in isolated areas and, more prosperously, in India, where the descendants of Zoroastrian Iranian (Persian) immigrants are known as Parsis, or Parsees.

 

The Iranian prophet and religious reformer Zarathustra flourished before the 6th century BCE more widely known outside Iran as Zoroaster is traditionally regarded as the founder of the religion.

 

Zoroastrianism contains both monotheistic and dualistic features. It likely influenced the other major Western religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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What city hosts the most well-known Oktoberfest?

Answer

Munich

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We are able to walk on earth without slipping because of

A) Gravitational force B) Frictional force
C) Viscous force D) Centrifugal force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Frictional force

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Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Defile

A) Pollute B) Abuse
C) Shame D) Honour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Honour

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Phobia of dogs

A) Orophobia B) Cynophobia
C) Vatrachophobia D) Phemophobia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cynophobia

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The largest expenditure component of GDP is

A) Consumption B) Net exports
C) Government spending D) Investments
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Consumption

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

urge someone to act in a violent or unlawful way.

A) taunt B) solicit
C) incite D) psych
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) incite

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