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Which Buddhist text contains an account of the Mauiyan Emperor Ashoka?

A) Vinaya Pitaka B) Sutta Pitaka
C) Abhidhamma Pitaka D) Mahavamsa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mahavamsa

Explanation:

The contents of the Mahavamsa can be broadly divided into four categories:

The Buddha's Visits to Ceylon: This material recounts three legendary visits by the Buddha to the island of Ceylon.

Chronicles of Kings of Ceylon: This material consists of genealogies and lineages of kings of Ceylon, sometimes with stories about their succession or notable incidents in their reigns

History of the Buddhist Sangha: This section of the Mahavamsa deals with the mission sent by Emperor Ashoka to Ceylon, the transplantation of the bodhi tree, and the founding of the Mahavihara. It includes the names of prominent monks and nuns in the early Sri Lankan sangha. It also includes accounts of the early Buddhist councils and the first recording of the Pali canon in writing.

Chronicles of Ceylon: This material begins with the immigration of King Vijaya from India with his retinue and continues until the reign of King Mahasena, recounting wars, succession disputes, building of stupas and reliquaries, and other notable incidents.

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2 1955
Q:

Capital budgeting is primarily concerned with

A) planning future financing needs B) minimizing the cost of capital
C) capital formation in the economy D) evaluating investment alternatives
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) evaluating investment alternatives

Explanation:

Capital budgeting is the process by which a company or an industry determines whether projects such as investing in R&D, opening a new branch, replacing a machine are worth pursuing. A project is worth pursuing if it increases the value of the company. Capital budgeting also known as investment appraisal. 

 

It is primarily concerned with evaluating investment alternatives.

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4 1955
Q:

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

Mealy-mouthed

A) Ill-tempered B) Soft-spoken
C) Enthusiastic D) Depressed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Soft-spoken

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1 1955
Q:

Which of the following can increase your credit card's APR?

A) Missing a credit card payment. B) Paying off the full balance.
C) Cashing in on rewards points. D) Paying the minimum.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Missing a credit card payment.

Explanation:

Missing a credit card payment can increase your credit card's APR.

 

APR means Annual Percentage Rate.

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0 1955
Q:

A compact disc is a data storage of the type

A) Optical B) Mechanical
C) Eclectric D) Magnetic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Optical

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4 1955
Q:

Choose the most appropriate answer:What is the name of ‘Innovative Council’ proposed in the Rail Budget 2015 to promote innovation?

A) Rail Tech B) Sankalp
C) Kayakalp D) Navachar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kayakalp

Explanation:

The plan to set up an innovation council called ”Kayakalp” for business re-engineering and introducing a spirit of innovation in the Indian Railways.

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Q:

After which five year plan, 'The Rolling Plan' was implemented?

A) Third Plan B) Fifth Plan
C) Seventh Plan D) Ninth Plan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fifth Plan

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0 1955
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

RATIONAL

A) TIDY B) AGREEABLE
C) LAUDABLE D) LOGICAL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) LOGICAL

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0 1955