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Who was the author of the book, Plagues and Peoples?

A) W.L. Thomas B) Rachel Carson
C) David Cannadine D) William H.McNeill
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) William H.McNeill

Explanation:

Plagues and Peoples is a book on epidemiological history by William Hardy McNeill published in New York City in 1976. It was a critical and popular success, offering a radically new interpretation of the extraordinary impact of infectious disease on cultures as a means of enemy attack. The book ranges from examining the effects of smallpox in Mexico, the bubonic plague in China, to the typhoid epidemic in Europe.

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What was a major contribution of John Muir?

Answer

John Muir encouraged the establishment of various parks in the United States' National Park System, including the Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.

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When and where was Islam founded?

Answer

In the early 7th century, 610 A.D Islam was founded and Prophet Muhammad was accredited for its origin. It is beleived that it was first origined in Mecca and Medina.

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Q:

Knesset is the name of the parliament of which country ?

A) Tunisia B) Israel
C) Egypt D) Lebanon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Israel

Explanation:

Israel's law making body, the Knesset, or assembly, is a single-chamber legislature with 120 members.

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

 

A shake or tremble in a person's voice

 

A) Permeate B) Rapacious
C) Quaver D) Grove
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Quaver

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Q:

Bishnoi movement was started against which of the following?

A) Cutting of Trees B) Inequality of Women
C) Killing of Animals D) Increasing Pollution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cutting of Trees

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Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 10 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 40 cm from the optical centre?

A) 12.5 diopters B) 7.5 diopters
C) -12.5 diopters D) -7.5 diopters
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5 diopters

Explanation:
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Q:

The council of ministers is collectively responsible to

A) Prime Minister B) Rajya Sabha
C) President D) House of the People
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) House of the People

Explanation:

The council of ministers is collectively responsible to House of the People. Cabinet collective responsibility, also known as collective ministerial responsibility, is a constitutional convention in Parliamentary systems that members of the cabinet must publicly support all governmental decisions made in Cabinet, even if they do not privately agree with them.

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