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Who among the following introduced the subsidiary alliance system in India?

A) Lord Cunningham B) Lord Cliv
C) Lord Wellesley D) Lord Canning
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lord Wellesley

Explanation:

The doctrine of the subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley, British Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805.

The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to enter into such an alliance in 1798. Tipu Sultan of Mysore refused to do so, but after the British victory in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, Mysore was forced to become a subsidiary state in 1799.

The Nawab of Awadh was the next to accept the Subsidiary Alliance, in 1801.

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Lux is the SI unit of

A) luminous flux B) luminous efficiency
C) intensity of illumination D) luminous intensity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) intensity of illumination

Explanation:

The lux (lx) is the SI derived unit of illuminance and luminous emittance, measuring luminous flux per unit area. It is equal to one lumen per square meter.

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Q:

Study of fishes is called

A) Amphiology B) Phylumology
C) Zoology D) Ichthyology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ichthyology

Explanation:

Ichthyology is the branch of biology devoted to the study of fish.

 

It is also known as Fish science which includes bony fishes (Osteichthyes), cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes), and jawless fish (Agnatha).

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Q:

The amount of RAM storage is measured in

A) bytes B) mega bytes
C) giga bytes D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

RAM storage capacity is measured in bytes, kilo bytes, mega bytes, giga bytes,...

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Harmful bacteria in drinking water cannot be destroyed by 

A) Chlorination B) boiling
C) adding caustic soda D) ozonisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) adding caustic soda

Explanation:

Water containing caustic soda cannot be used for drinking

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Q:

Who is the author of the book ' The Goldfinch'

Answer

Donna Tratt

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Niligiri Tahr is the state animal of which of the following states ?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra D) Kerala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
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What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

A) Galactose B) Sucrose
C) Fructose D) Glucose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Glucose

Explanation:

Glucose is the major monosaccharide found in the body. It is absorbed directly into the bloodstream duringdigestion and a vital carbohydrate as it is a source of energy.

 

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