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The powder keg in the balkans refers to the

A) efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region B) invasion of the region
C) larger number of munitions factories built in the region D) political instability of the region
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) political instability of the region

Explanation:

In the early 20th century, the Balkans were called a "powder keg" because the political situation in the region was very unstable. For a long time, the Ottoman Turks occupied the balkans, and with the rise of nationalism, some balkan states declared independence.

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Thirty white horses on a red hill, first they champ, then they stamp, then they stand still.

What are they?

Answer

They are teeth. 

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Who is the founder of WikiLeaks - a website that publishes comments, submissions of secret information and documents that often becomes controversial?

Answer

Julian Assange

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Through which microscope were cells first observed?

A) Compound B) Simple
C) Electron D) Tunneling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Compound

Explanation:

A microscope is an instrument that magnifies objects. Cells that were first observed by Robert Hooke in the year 1665 in the compound microscope.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
lack of skill, ability, or competence

A) ineptitude B) dexterity
C) proficiency D) prowess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ineptitude

Explanation:
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Q:

Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) adendum B) atlantise
C) inovate D) abseiled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) abseiled

Explanation:
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Which is a homologous chromosome pair?

A) Tetrad B) Gamate
C) Chromatid D) Zygote
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tetrad

Explanation:

Tetrad is a homologous chromosome pair in the given options. A homologous chromosome pair is a pair of chromosomes one from father and one from mother that has same gene sequence after the process of meiosis.

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Covalent bonds are formed when electrons are

A) Transfer of electrons B) Sharing of electrons
C) Dividing of electrons D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sharing of electrons

Explanation:

Covalent bonding occurs when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms. Atoms will covalently bond with other atoms in order to gain more stability, which is gained by forming a full electron shell. By sharing their outer most (valence) electrons, atoms can fill up their outer electron shell and gain stability.

 

Examples of compounds with covalent bonds ::

HCl, CO2, O2,... 

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