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Which of the following is not an element of culture?

A) Customs and traditions B) Religion
C) Human Beleifs D) Forms of government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Human Beleifs

Explanation:

Culture is the social behavior and norms found in human societies. The 7 main elements that make up culture are ::

 

1. Social organization
- the family patterns and social classes of a culture.

 

2. Customs and traditions
- way people act, wear, what they eat, and their laws.

 

3. Language
- communication by word of mouth.

 

4. Religion
- a system of beliefs that answers questions about the meaning of life.

 

5. Art and literature
- ways the people entertain themselves. There stories they tell and how they dance. Its also the music they listen to and there artwork.

 

6. Forms of government
- the people or group(s) that control the people and provide/ enforce the laws.

 

7. Economic systems
- the method used by a society to produce and distribute goods and services.

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One of the following companies was in the news over alleged charges of international trademark and copyright violation. Identify it?

A) Kingfisher Airlines B) Mumbai Dyeing
C) Derby D) Hutch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hutch

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Q:

Navy day is observed  on

A) Dec 4 B) Oct 28
C) Nov 7 D) Nov 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dec 4

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A capillary tube is partially dipped vertically in a vessel containing water. Due to capillarity  water rises in the tube. The height of water rise in the tube can be increased by 

A) decreasing the radius of the capillary tube B) increasing the radius of the capillary tube
C) increasing the height of water in the vessel D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) decreasing the radius of the capillary tube

Explanation:

The water rise in a capillary tube dipped in water is such that the weight of water in the tube above the surface of water in the vessel is equal to (balances) the upward force due to surface tension. So it is clear that if the the bore (radius) to the tube is decreased, the height of the water column in it must be greater.  So, (a) is correct.

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Q:

The Planning Commission of India is

A) A Constitutional body B) An Independent and Autonomous body
C) A Statutory body D) A non Statutory body
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A non Statutory body

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Which will be the new sponsor of the Indian cricket team from April 2017 ?

A) Paytm B) Star
C) Oppo D) Reliance-Jio
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Oppo

Explanation:

OPPO, the mobile manufacturing brand has dealt with Indian Cricket Team for its sponsorship for 05 years. OPPO has paid Rs. 1079 crore for this deal. The BCCI has signed a five-year contract with OPPO and this contract will begin from April.

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The main goal for farmers in 1900 was to

A) Force the railroads to lower freight rates B) Enable them to pay back their loans more easily
C) Hold on to political and economic power. D) voters greater direct participation in government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hold on to political and economic power.

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Q:

Who is known as father of medicine

A) Aristotle B) Theophrastus
C) Hippocrates D) Edward Jenner
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hippocrates

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