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Who is the Author of the book An Unknown Indian?

A) Nirodh C.Chowdhary B) Leo Tolstoy
C) G. B. Shaw D) Mala Sen
 
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The main use of salt in the diet is to

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A) produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food B) increase the solubility of food particles in water
C) make the taste of food better D) ease the process of cooking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food

Explanation:

The main use of salt in the diet is to produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food.

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Who has won the 2017 Man Booker International Prize  ?

A) Roy Jacobsen B) Amos Oz
C) David Grossman D) Ian Samsom
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) David Grossman

Explanation:

David Grossman has become the first Israeli author to win the 2017 Man Booker International prize for his novel “A Horse Walks Into a Bar”. The novel was translated by Jessica Cohen and is published in Britain by Jonathan Cape. The book is an ambitious high-wire act of a novel that shines a spotlight on the effects of grief, without any hint of sentimentality. Since 2016, the Man Booker International Prize awards both the winning author and translator £25,000. To be considered for the prize, books had to be translated into English and published in the UK between May 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017.

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Q:

The compound MgCl2 is named

A) Magnesium Chloride B) Magnesium Chlorine
C) Magnesium Dichloride D) Dimagnesium Chloride
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Magnesium Chloride

Explanation:

The compound MgCl2 is named as Magnesium Chloride.

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Q:

Who wins The World's Best Playmaker of the year 2016 ?

A) Lionel Messi B) Toni Kroos
C) Riyad Mahrez D) Andres Iniesta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lionel Messi

Explanation:

Argentine Star Lionel Messi was chosen as the World’s Best Playmaker for the year 2016 on December 29, 2016, by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). Messi topped the list with 172 points followed by Andres Iniesta at second spot with 66 points and Toni Kross third with 45 points.

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Q:

Which sentence contains an interjection?

A) Hey, where did I park my car! B) Well, that’s a relief.
C) Oh, now I remember where i put my wallet. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Yes, all the above given sentences have an interjection.

 

1. Hey ! is an interjection in the sentence , Hey!, where did I park my car? 

 

2. Well is an interjection in the sentence, Well!, that's a relief.

 

3. Oh! is an interjection in the sentence , Oh!, now I remember where i put my wallet.

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Q:

Which of the following is the currency used in Brazil?

A) Dollar B) Euro
C) Real D) Franc
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Real

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Q:

In case of uniform circular motion, the acceleration is

A) Variable in magnitude but constant in direction B) Constant in magnitude and directed radially inwards
C) Variable in magnitude but tangential to the circle D) Zero
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Variable in magnitude but constant in direction

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