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Which statement is true of the Berlin Conference?

A) The conference began with a dispute about the Congo River basin. B) The conference was convened by Portugal
C) Treaty of Berlin to divide up Africa among the 14 countries D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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The Berlin Conference of 1884–85 was a meeting between European nations to create rules on how to peacefully divide Africa among them for colonization. The conference was convened by Portugal but led by Otto von Bismarck, chancellor of the newly united Germany. 

 

The 14 countries that attended included all the major European powers, as well as Russia, Turkey and the United States. The conference began with a dispute about the Congo River basin.Slavery was forbidden throughout Africa. The attendees agreed upon a principle of effective occupation by which rights over African colonies would be assessed.

 

Before the conference, about 80 percent of African territory was still in local hands. By 1902, European powers controlled 90 percent of Africa.

 

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Name the highest peak of Antarctica?

A) Nanda Devi B) Kamet
C) Mount Vinson D) Mount Everest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mount Vinson

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According to an estimate, almost ___ percent forests have been lost in the tropics, compared to only 1 percent in the temperate region.

A) 20 B) 40
C) 60 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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Which is the capital of Vietnam?

A) Hanoi B) Yangon
C) Phnom Penh D) Ho Chi Minh City
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hanoi

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Which city is located on the banks of the river Ganges?

A) Mathura B) Agra
C) Kanpur D) Kota
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mathura

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The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as

A) Hypovitaminosis D B) Avitaminosis
C) Scorbutus D) Petechiae
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hypovitaminosis D

Explanation:

Vitamin D also known as Sunshine vitamin is produced in the body when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Its deficiency leads to a disease in which bone tissue doesn't properly mineralize leading to soft bones. The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as Hypovitaminosis D.

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Which of the following is also known as Carbolic Acid?

A) Phenol B) Hydroxide
C) Sulphuric Acid D) Ethanol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Phenol

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Bovidae Ovis is the scientific name of _____.

A) Goat B) Cow
C) Buffalo D) Sheep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sheep

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