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The International Commonwealth Championships 2014 was held recently in ______

Answer

Perth

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What is the tallest mountain in Africa?

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Who was the first cricketer to take all wickets in a test innings?

A) Curtly Ambrose B) Jimmy Mathews
C) Jim Laker D) Anil Kumble
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jim Laker

Explanation:

Jim Laker was the first player to take all 10 wickets in a Test match innings. Ten for 53 in the Australians 2nd innings of the 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford in 1956.

 

The only other bowler to achieve the feat is India's Anil Kumble, who took ten for 74 at Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla against Pakistan in 1999.

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Q:

The basic unit of the nervous system is the

A) Lymphs B) Nephrons
C) Nerves D) Neurons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neurons

Explanation:

The basic unit of the nervous system is the Neurons.

 

The neuron is a single nerve cell, and you have billions of them.

There are three basic types of neurons::

1. Association,

2. Afferent  and

3. Efferent.

The association neurons comprise the central nervous system (CNS) that is the brain and spinal cord.

The afferent neurons are also known as the sensory neurons, they bring the stimuli from the sensors (e.g., skin, eyes, ears) to the CNS.

The efferent neurons are also known as motor neurons, they bring the responses from the brain to the muscles and the glands.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Cross that bridge when you come to it.

 

A) It is always better to plan for an eventuality rather face it when you are unprepared. B) Deal with a problem when and if it arises.
C) A bridge is a path to a different world. D) If you are brave then you can overcome all hurdles.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Deal with a problem when and if it arises.

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The ozone layer is part of the

A) Troposphere B) Stratosphere
C) Ionosphere D) Mesosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Stratosphere

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Who selects the Social Audit Committee under MGNREGA scheme?

A) Chief Minister B) Gram Sabha
C) Mayor D) B.D.O.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gram Sabha

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Which state recently passed a Bill to make Sanskrit as 2nd official language?

A) Himachal Pradesh B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Telangana D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh government had passed a Bill to make Sanskrit as its 2nd official language.

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