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The speed of a boat when travelling downstream is 32 km/h, whereas when travelling upstream it is 28 km/h. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

A) 27 km/h B) 29 km/h
C) 31 km/h D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans.  Suppose the speed of boat in still water is x km/h and speed of stream is y km/h

Speedof boat in downstream = (x + y) km/h x+ y = 32 …(i) 

Speed of boat in upstream = (x – y) km/h

x – y = 28 …(ii)

Add. Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 2x = 60

x = 30 km/h

 

 

 

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Q:

Largest sea in the world

A) Mediterranean sea B) Philippine sea
C) Black sea D) Red sea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Philippine sea

Explanation:

Largest sea in the world is Philippine sea.

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Q:

Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Achaemenid Empire'?

A) Chinese Civilization B) Iranian Civilization
C) Egyptian Civilization D) Arab Civilization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iranian Civilization

Explanation:

In the middle of the 6th centuryB.C, a powerful empire was established in Iran this empire which lasted over two centuries is known as the Achaemenid Empire. The founder of this Empire was Cyrus with his capital at pasargadae. In 539 B.C, cyrus defeated the Babylonians and extended his empire over a vast territory up to Asia Miner. His successor was Darius I (522-486 B.C).

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Q:

Work done in a free expansion process is

A) Minimun B) 0
C) Maximum D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0

Explanation:

No work done as there is no external external pressure in free expansion. 

 

Hence, Work done in a free expansion process is Zero.

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Q:

Which of the following is a compound machine?

A) Screw B) Knife
C) Bicycle D) Ramp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bicycle

Explanation:

Bicycle is a compound machine in the above given options. A compound machine is a machine that is formed by two or more simple machines.

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Which is the oldest modern university in the world?

Answer

Bologna University , founded in 1088 CE

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Lime mortar is generally made with

A) Hydraulic lime B) Quick lime
C) Fat lime D) Plain lime
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hydraulic lime

Explanation:

Lime mortar is generally made with Hydraulic lime.

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Which of these is an expressed power of congress?

A) power to punish pirates B) regulate commerce and currency
C) power to declare war D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The Constitution lists 27 expressed powers of Congress. It include power to declare war, levy taxes, regulate commerce and currency.

 


Congress's other expressed powers are wide-ranging, including:

The power to establish rules to allow foreign-born immigrants to become citizens of the United States

The power to make rules for bankruptcies

The power to punish counterfeiters

The power to set up a national post office

The power to provide for copyrights and patents to protect the work of inventors and artists

The power to organize all federal courts below the Supreme Court

The power to punish pirates

The power to hire pirates to attack foreign enemies

The power to make rules to regulate the conduct of the armed forces

The power to call out the militia to defend the country from invasions or insurrections

The power to organize and discipline the militiary

The power to govern the federal capital (Washington, DC)

The power to acquire lands from the states for use by the federal government

The power to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing powers.

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