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What was the unique about the way in which these three Indian states slipped into British hands - Satara in 1848, Jhansi in 1853 and Nagpur in 1854?

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Because of the Doctrine of Lapse; if Hindu rulers did not have direct natural heirs, the British would impose their rule.

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Venus has atmosphere made up of

A) Ammonia	B) Carbon-di-Oxide
C) Helium	D) Hydrogen

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Carbon-di-Oxide

Explanation:

Venus has a very high surface temperature of $500^{o} C$ and the pressure is 90 times that on the earth.

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Which of the following represents a positive economic statement?

A) The government should extend unemployment benefits.	B) The unemployment rate is too high.
C) Taxes should not be increased since that will lower spending.	D) The unemployment rate is 4.8 percent.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The unemployment rate is 4.8 percent.

Explanation:

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Which determines the frequency of a sound wave?

A) Amplitude	B) Speed
C) Source	D) Medium

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Amplitude

Explanation:

The frequency of a sound wave is determined by the amplitude of the wave. As amplitude of the wave is high the frequency of the wave will also be high.

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In what organelle does cellular respiration take place?

A) Cytoplasm	B) Ribosomes
C) Mitochondria	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mitochondria

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is the multi-step process that creates energy from nutrients and food molecules. It begins in the cytoplasm of the cell, with the mitochondria functioning as the main organelle where the rest of the process continues and finishes.

During respiration, glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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A person who does not believe in any religion

A) Atheist	B) Rationalist
C) Pagan	D) Philatelist

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Atheist

Explanation:

A person who does not believe in any religion or god is called as Atheist.

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What unit is used to measure weighted average atomic mass?

A) amu	B) gram/mole
C) Both A & B	D) 1/mole

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The unit which is used to measure weighted average atomic mass is Atomic Mass Unit (amu).

The amu or gram/mole can also be used for this measure.

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The passage of an electric current through a conducting liquid causes ___________.

A) Galvanisation	B) Evaporation
C) Physical Reaction	D) Chemical Reaction

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