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Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by Indians?

Answer

Because it was made up of Britishers.

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Q:

Which of these is not a simple machine?

A) a pair of scissors B) a lever
C) a ramp D) the pulley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a pair of scissors

Explanation:

Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines.

There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

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Which among the following is a Vitamin?

A) Citric acid B) Follic acid
C) Glutonic acid D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Follic acid

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In 1689, which chief of the Maratha Navy effectively controlled the Konkam trade from his headquarters at Kolaba?

Answer

Kanhoji Angre

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Who among the following was an aminent painter

A) Sarada Ukil B) Uday Shankar
C) V.Shanta Ram D) Yusuf Meherally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sarada Ukil

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Who is the newly elected president of Belarus?

A) Ranjith Nagpal B) Alexander Lukashenka
C) APJ Abdhul kalam D) Herculus ivan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alexander Lukashenka

Explanation:

 Alexander Lukashenka is the newly elected president of Belarus

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The formation of frost on cooling coils in a refrigerator

A) Increases heat transfer B) Improves C.O.P. of the system
C) Increases power consumption D) Reduces power consumption
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Increases power consumption

Explanation:

The formation of frost on cooling coils in a refrigerator Increases power consumption.

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Persons with which blood group are called universal donors?

A) AB B) A
C) O D) B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) O

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