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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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Average of 11 numbers is 7. If every number is doubled, then what will be the new average of the numbers?

A) 3.5 B) 7
C) 10.5 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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In the English alphabet, which letter is 13th from right end?

A) L B) M
C) N D) O
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) N

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In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
562 : 30 : : 663 : ?

A) 44 B) 49
C) 54 D) 58
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 54

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Q:

Forward i am heavy backwards i am not. Who am I?

A) Weight B) Ton
C) Quintal D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ton

Explanation:

TON is the word which is the unit of weight. In forward it has weight of 1000 kgs and in backwords NOT which has no weight.

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Which activity is accomplished using the genetic code?

A) mutation B) DNA can be made into mRNA
C) DNA formation D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DNA can be made into mRNA

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What is the name of the new planet that NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) found?

A) HD21749b B) D21749b
C) H21749b D) 21749b
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) HD21749b

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Climatology is a subspecialty of

A) meteorology B) environmental science
C) oceanography D) marine biology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) environmental science

Explanation:

Climatology is a study of climate which is subspecialty of environmental science studies.

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