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Which of the following countries is associated with 'Glorious Revolution'?

A) France B) Russia
C) USA D) England
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) England

Explanation:

After the deaths of  Cromwell monarchy was restored and Charles II was made king of England. He and his successor, James II tried to assert the superiority of the monarchy. But feelings against this kind of rule had grown too strong. In 1688, a group of politicians invited William of Orange, the husband of James II's daughter, Mary, and rulers of Holland, to become king. Without firing a shot, William reached London and James II fled to France. The throne was granted to William and Mary Jointly. This event is known as the 'Glorious Revolution' . This revolution marked the triumph of parliament over the monarchy.

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Q:

Which can disrupt the cell cycle?

A) Mutation B) Replication
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of the above

Explanation:

Mutations can disrupt the cell cycle, and can cause certain diseases and conditions.

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Which of the following represents a positive economic statement?

A) The government should extend unemployment benefits. B) The unemployment rate is too high.
C) Taxes should not be increased since that will lower spending. D) The unemployment rate is 4.8 percent.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The unemployment rate is 4.8 percent.

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Which one of the following is the cause for a change in the season?

A) Earth’s Rotation and Revolution B) Earth’s Rotation
C) Earth’s Revolution D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Earth’s Revolution

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Q:

Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Graphite is a good conductor of electricity as it contains free electrons to move through the structure of the graphite.

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Q:

Which of these is exhibiting kinetic energy?

A) an archer with a flexed bow B) a person sitting on a couch while watching TV
C) a space station orbiting Earth D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a space station orbiting Earth

Explanation:

Any moving object can exhibit kinetic energy, as kinetic energy is also known as Motional energy.

In the given options, only a space station orbiting Earth is in motion and all the other are in rest position.

 

Hence, option C) a space station orbiting Earth is only exhibiting kinetic energy.

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Regarding the Magna Carta, which statement is false?

A) The document assured all English citizens freedom of speech. B) The document required trial by a jury of one's peers.
C) The meeting of the English Barons and King John occurred at Runnymede. D) King John was forced to sign the document.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The document required trial by a jury of one's peers.

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Which part of the female reproductive system prepares itself every month to receive and nurture the growing child?

A) Ovary B) Uterus
C) Vagina D) Cervix
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Uterus

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