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Q:

First generation of computer was based on which technology?

A) Vaccum Tube B) VLSI
C) LSI D) Transistor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vaccum Tube

Explanation:

The first computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory, and were often enormous, taking up entire rooms.

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Q:

The WHO has launched new Global Influenza Strategy for?

A) 2019 - 2022 B) 2022 - 2025
C) 2019 - 2030 D) 2019 - 2025
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2019 - 2030

Explanation:
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Q:

Capital budgeting is primarily concerned with

A) planning future financing needs B) minimizing the cost of capital
C) capital formation in the economy D) evaluating investment alternatives
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) evaluating investment alternatives

Explanation:

Capital budgeting is the process by which a company or an industry determines whether projects such as investing in R&D, opening a new branch, replacing a machine are worth pursuing. A project is worth pursuing if it increases the value of the company. Capital budgeting also known as investment appraisal. 

 

It is primarily concerned with evaluating investment alternatives.

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Q:

Which is required for karst topography to form?

A) Limestone B) Sinkholes
C) Both A & B D) Rain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Karst topography is a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum.

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Q:

An ideal gas cannot be

A) liquified B) solidified
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) liquified

Explanation:

An ideal gas cannot be liquified because forces between the molecules are negligible.

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Q:

The world's most liveable city 2018?

A) Melbourne B) Damascus
C) Dhaka D) Vienna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vienna

Explanation:

Vienna has become the world's most pleasant city to live in by topping the Global Liveability Index of the Economist Intelligence Unit by dislodging Melbourne, the Austrian capital.

 

While Damascus retained the last place and Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital was in second last place in the annual survey examined 140 metropolitan cities.

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Q:

The epic, Silappadikaram refers to the 

A) story of Rama B) Jaina elements in the storyline
C) culture of Sri Lankan Buddhists D) cult of Shakti worship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jaina elements in the storyline

Explanation:

Silappadikaram is one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature. Epic revolves around Kannagi, who having lost her husband to a miscarriage of justice at the court of the Pandyan Dynasty, wreaks her revenge on his kingdom.

 

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Q:

Which of these responsibilities of US citizenship is considered mandatory?

A) Serving in the army B) Joining a political party
C) Holding political office D) Serving on a jury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Serving on a jury

Explanation:

Considering that citizens accused of crimes in the United States have the right to have their case heard in front of a jury of their peers, the government requires that citizens participate in jury duty. This responsibility is mandatory for individuals who are called on to serve. Failure to serve will result in legal punishments.

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