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The operating system called UNIX is typically used for_______

A) Desktop computers B) Laptop computers
C) Super computers D) All of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of these

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October 24 is observed as

A) World Vegetarian Day B) United Nations Day
C) World Immunization Day D) World Environment Day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) United Nations Day

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At what time between 2 and 3 O'clock, the hands of a clock coincide ?

A) 1 10/11 minutes past 2 B) 1 10/11 minutes past 3
C) 1 11/10 minutes past 3 D) 11 10/11 minutes past 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 10/11 minutes past 2

Explanation:

Since, in one hour, two hands of a clock coincide only once, so, there will be value.
Required time T = 211H×30 + Ao minutes past H.
Here H - initial position of hour hand = 2 (since 2 O'clock)
A° = Required angle = 0° (Since it coincides)

 

T = 2112×30 + 0o minutes past 2 

 

=> 11011 minutes past 2

 

 

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Which of the statements given below are correct?

1. The author of the novel 'Forty Thieves' is Thomas Perry.
2. The author of the novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun' is Jennifer Egan.
3. The author of the novel 'Middlesex' is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3 D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 and 3

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Who among the following is the author of Sri Lanka's national anthem?

 

A) Ananda Samarkone B) Kumaratunga Munidasa  
C) Siri Gunasinghe   D) P.B. Jayasekara  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ananda Samarkone

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Q:

The term ' Gambit ' is associated with

A) Chess B) Tennis
C) Basket ball D) Baseball
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chess

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Magnetic disks are the most popular medium for

A) Sequential access B) Direct access
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

A magnetic disk is a storage device that uses a magnetization process to write, rewrite and access data. It is covered with a magnetic coating and stores data in the form of tracks, spots, and sectors. Hard disks, zip disks, and floppy disks are common examples of magnetic disks.

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Hence, Magnetic disks are the most popular medium for both Direct access and Sequential access.

 

 

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Which is the largest fishing ground in the world?

A) Japan sea B) North sea
C) North-East-Pacific D) Newfoundland water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) North sea

Explanation:

North sea is the largest fishing ground while the North-West pacific is the greatest region

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