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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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Elapidae Naja is the scientific name of _______.

A) Cobra B) Elephant
C) Eagle D) Owl
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cobra

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Rate of change of momentum is

A) Area B) Pressure
C) Force D) Velocity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Force

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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.

 

The tail is wagging the dog

 

 

A) A situation where a small good thing makes everyone happy B) The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation  
C) A person who is always happy to meet you D) Even smaller tasks become important if the whole project is to succeed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Guzzle

 

A) Sip B) Imbibe
C) Starve D) Release
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Imbibe

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) transmitt B) aplauds
C) mobility D) ceramix
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) mobility

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.


The action of repeating something aloud from memory.

A) paraphrase B) rendition
C) erudition D) recitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) recitation

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Rashmi said to me, "Where is the telephone exchange"?

A) Rashmi asked me that where the telephone exchange was. B) Rashmi asked me where the telephone exchange was.
C) Rashmi asked me where was the telephone exchange. D) Rashmi wanted to know where the telephone exchange was.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rashmi asked me where the telephone exchange was.

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