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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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Who is the author of the book ' The Last Word'

Answer

Hanif Qureishi

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The playback singer who is certified as the 'Most Recorded Artist' in the world (2009) by the World Records Academy is ________

Answer

Asha Bhosle . She  is the sister of Latha Mangeshkar

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Which one of the following places did Mahatma Gandhi first start his Satyagraha in India?

A) Bardoli B) Ahmedabad
C) Kheda D) Champaran
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Champaran

Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi first start his Satyagraha from Champaran in India.

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How long have i been alive?

Answer

This is a different way of asking your age. It can be how long you have been living in days weeks months and years since your birth date.

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Which of these is an example of negative feedback?

A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels. B) Once labor begins, contractions increase in frequency and intensity.
C) After you eat, glucagon stimulates an increase in blood sugar levels. D) As a blood clot begins to form, the process of its formation gets faster and faster.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels.

Explanation:

Eating raises blood sugar levels, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar level. In this example the response to the stimulus (increased blood sugar levels) opposes that stimulus (by lowering blood sugar levels).

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The Longest Driverless Metro in the world is________

Answer

The Dhubai Metro(UAE) consists of two driverless lines(Red and Green) that totalled 74.694 km (46.41 miles) when the Greenline was officially opened on 9 September 2011.

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Creation of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) was announced in the Union Budget, 2015-16. B) NIIF is a fund for enhancing infrastructure facility in the country.
C) NIIF and NIF (National Investment Fund) are the names of the same organization. D) NIIF can have more than one alternative investment fund.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) NIIF and NIF (National Investment Fund) are the names of the same organization.

Explanation:

The cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 27th January, 2005 had approved the constitution of a National Investment Fund (NIF). The Purpose of the fund was to receive disinvestment proceeds of central public sector enterprises and to invest the same to generate earnings without depleting the corpus.

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a fund created by the Government of India for enhancing infrastructure financing in the country.

This is different from the National Investment Fund.Its creation was announced in the Union Budget 2015-16. The operational framework was approved on 20 August 2015.NIIF got registered with SEBI as Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) on December 28, 2015

 

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