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The bankruptcy of which company initiated the Panic of 1873?

A) Republic Steel Company B) Jay Cooke & Company
C) Standard Oil Company D) Century Building Society
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jay Cooke & Company

Explanation:

Jay Cooke & Company, a major component of the United States banking establishment, found itself unable to market several million dollars in Northern Pacific Railway bonds in september 1873. Cooke's firm, like many others, had invested heavily in the railroads.

 

Hence, the bankruptcy of Jay Cooke & company initiated the Panic of 1873.

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Fohn is a localwind of _____

A) Canada B) Switzerland
C) Northern Italy D) West Africa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Switzerland

Explanation:

In Europe, Fohn winds are prevalent in Swiss Valleys

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Q:

When you need me, you throw me away. But when you're done with me, you bring me back. What am I ?

Answer

An Anchor.

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Which statement about general education policy is most accurate?

A) It is set by multiple levels of the government. B) It is determined by local school boards.
C) It is controlled only by the federal government. D) It provides its funding at the state level.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is set by multiple levels of the government.

Explanation:

General education policy is set by multiple levels of the government like Federal, state and local governments. 

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Q:

The term central nervous system refers to the

A) brain and spinal cord B) autonomic and peripheral nervous systems
C) brain and cranial nerves D) brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) brain and spinal cord

Explanation:

The central nervous system is that part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord. The central nervous system (CNS) is one of the two major divisions of the nervous system. The other is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) which is outside the brain and spinal cord.

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Q:

Which of the following is a healthy blood pressure level?

A) 120/80 B) 140/90
C) 135/75 D) 130/70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 120/80

Explanation:

A normal reading would be any blood pressure below 120/80 mm Hg and above 90/60 mm Hg in an adult. If you're in the normal range, no medical intervention is needed.

However, you should maintain a healthy lifestyle and healthy weight to help prevent hypertension from developing.

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Q:

The plants which flower only once in their lifetime are called

A) Monocots B) Monocarpic
C) Monogenic D) Monogamous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Monocarpic

Explanation:

The plants which flower only once in their lifetime are called Monocarpic Plants.

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Q:

The Kargil War was between India and Pakistan took place in

A) 2001 B) 1983
C) 1999 D) 1989
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1999

Explanation:

The KargilWar was between India and Pakistan took place between May and July in 1999.

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