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By whom the first republic of the world was established in Vaishali

A) Maurya B) Nand
C) Gupta D) Lichhavi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lichhavi

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Blotting paper absorbs ink due to

A) Capillary action phenomenon B) Diffusion of ink through the blotting
C) Siphon action D) Viscosity of ink
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Capillary action phenomenon

Explanation:

Blotting paper absorbs ink by the process of capillary action. The capillary action is based on the property of surface tension of liquid.

 

All unsized paper will absorb water. Blotting paper is not sized and made bulkier to provide capillary action for faster absorption of liquid.

 

Blotting paper has also been sold as a cosmetic to aid in the removal of skin oils and makeup.

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According to Strabo, the Tamil kingdom to first send emissaries to meet Augustin in Athens in 20 BC, was

A) Pallava B) Chola
C) Pandya D) Chera
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pandya

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Name the state that has become the first state to launch a special awareness drive to ensure that transgenders in the state register as voters.

A) Tripura B) Mizoram
C) Maharashtra D) Haryana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Maharashtra

Explanation:

Maharashtra has become the first state to launch a special awareness drive to ensure that transgender in the state register as voters in greater numbers.

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When mapping a supertype/subtype relationship which of the following is true?

A) The supertype primary key is assigned to each subtype. B) The subtype primary key is assigned to each supertype.
C) There is no link between the supertype/subtype entities. D) There is no primary key/foreign key relationship between a supertype/subtype.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The supertype primary key is assigned to each subtype.

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Who is considered as the master of Greek comedy ?

A) Aeschylus B) Sophocles
C) Aristophanes D) Philip
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Aristophanes

Explanation:

"Aeschylus" was the founder of Greek tragedy, he was author of "Promethus Bound".

"Sophocles" is considered as the greatest Greek tragedians.

"Philip" was the father of Alexander.

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The Indian king who opposed Alexander was

A) Ambhi B) Porus
C) Dhanananda D) Chandragupta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Porus

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What is the theme of the ‘World Wetlands Day 2021’?

 

A) Wetlands and Water B) Wetlands for Us
C) Save Wetlands D) Wetlands and Covid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wetlands and Water

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