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Which was NOT a cause of the Dust Bowl?

A) Drought B) High winds
C) Thick layers of prairie grass D) Overproduction of crops
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thick layers of prairie grass

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self­____________ demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to _______________. The problem with emotive symbols is that _________________ they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments__________________. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _____________ debated.

 

an act of responsible citizenship and not self­____________ demagoguery

 

A) efficacy B) serving
C) esteem D) reference
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) serving

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Whose reign in Indian History is called the Golden Age of India?

A) Mughal Empire B) Maratha Empire
C) Gupta Empire D) Maurya Empire
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gupta Empire

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Who discovered benzene?

A) Hal Anger B) Michael Faraday
C) Bruce Ames D) Nicolas Appert
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Michael Faraday

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In Feb 2016, which city topped the 'Swachh Survekshan - 2016' rankings of 73 cities in India with minimum open defecation and extensive adoption of solid waste management practices?

A) Navi Mumbai B) Mysore
C) Gangtok D) Vishakapatnam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mysore

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Statement I :The  passing  of  the  Coercive Acts  made reconciliation   between   Britain   and   her American colonies virtually impossible.

Statement II :The  British  Parliament,  having  issued  the Stamp Act in 1765, repealed it later.

A) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

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The Coercive Acts included a series of   laws   passed   by   the   British Parliament    in    1774,    including Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration  of  Justice  Act,  and the  Quartering  Act  of  1774,  which were  meant  to  punish  American colonies  for  throwing  a  large  tea shipment  into  Boston Harbour,  so,the  passing  of  the  Coercive  Acts made reconciliation between Britain  and  her  American  colonies virtually impossible. The Stamp Act of  1765  was  passed  by  Parliament of  Great  Britain to  impose  a  direct tax   on   the   colonies   of   British America.  It  was  later  repealed  on March 18, 1766 after protest.
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What was 'Kamagata Maru'?

A) An army unit B) A harbour
C) A ship D) An industrial township
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A ship

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Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called __________

A) Basalt B) Laccolith
C) Lava D) Magma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Magma

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