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Where does most digestion take place?

A) Stomach B) Large intestine
C) Small intestine D) Mouth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Small intestine

Explanation:

The digestion process starts in the mouth and the complete digestion process completes in the small intestine where all the nutrients in the food are absorbed.

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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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What was the strength of Indus economy?

A) Trading B) Agriculture
C) Electricity D) Mining
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Agriculture

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Which is the following is not an effect of volcanoes

A) Africa B) Australia
C) North America D) South America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Australia

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The former cricketer/cricketers who was/were inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2018 in Dublin, Ireland

A) Claire Taylor B) Ricky Ponting
C) Rahul Dravid D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Former captains Rahul Dravid of India, Ricky Ponting of Australia and retired England Women wicketkeeper-batter Claire Taylor were inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2018 during a glittering ceremony in Dublin, Ireland.

 

Former Team India captain Rahul Dravid has become the fifth Indian cricketer after Anil Kumble, Sunil Gavaskar, Bishan Singh Bedi and Kapil Dev to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

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Select the synonym of
maestro

A) neophyte B) catechumen
C) sophomore D) conductor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) conductor

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Ascomycota?

A) Sac formation B) Zygospore formation
C) Basidium formation D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sac formation

Explanation:

Ascomycota is a division or phylum of the kingdom Fungi that, together with the Basidiomycota, form the subkingdom Dikarya. Its members are commonly known as the sac fungi or ascomycetes. 

 

Hence, Sac formation is a characteristic of the Ascomycota fungi.

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What is the major source of dietary sulfur?

A) Proteins B) Carbohydrates
C) Mineral salts D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Proteins

Explanation:

 Protein cantaining foods are the major source of dietary sulfur. Foods like eggs are rich in sulfur content.

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