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Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of percent by mass in the earth's crust

A) Silicon B) Oxygen
C) Carbon D) Calcium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oxygen

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Q:

The schools which taught primary education to Muslims during the period of sultanate

A) Mukhaddams B) Makthabs
C) Kohies D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Makthabs

Explanation:

Makthabs taught the primary education to muslims during the period of sultanate

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Q:

The UNESCO literacy prize has been given to India for the third consecutive year in1992.The 1992 prize has been given to 

A) Kerala B) West Bengal
C) Pondicherry D) Assam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pondicherry

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Q:

Who is known as inventor of World Wide Standard Time ?

A) Sandford Fleming B) Fredrich
C) Williamson D) James Broot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sandford Fleming

Explanation:

Sir Sandford Fleming, (January 7, 1827 – July 22, 1915) was a Scottish Canadian engineer and inventor. Born and raised in Scotland, he emigrated to colonial Canada at the age of 18. He proposed worldwide standard time zones, designed Canada's first postage stamp.

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Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas?

A) Gargi B) Lopamudra
C) Savitri D) Leelavati
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lopamudra

Explanation:

Lopamudra was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas.

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Q:

The grouping of blood is based on substances called

A) antibodies B) antigens
C) antitoxin D) enzymes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) antigens

Explanation:

The red blood corpuscles or Erythrocytes usually carry antigens and there are two types of antigens. The A group persons have antigen A in their red corpuscles and the B group have antigen A in their red corpuscles.The AB group persons have both antigen A and antigen B in their erythrocytes.The 'O'group persons have no antigens in their red corpuscles.

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A true species in mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit eating bird. Which one of the following was that bird?

A) Dove B) Dodo
C) Condor D) Skua
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dodo

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Q:

The main function of a school board is to

A) manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law. B) raise revenue for public schools through local taxes and fees.
C) propose and legislate state laws that affect the public schools. D) serve as a school’s principals, teachers, and administrators.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.

Explanation:

The main function of a school board is to manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.


The functions of the school board of a public school are:

• to establish strategic direction and priorities for the school.

• to monitor and review school performance and to report on it to the Director-General, parents of students at the school and staff.

• to develop, maintain and review curriculum for the school.

• to develop and review education policies at the school.

• to establish budgetary policies for the school and approve the school budget.

• to establish policies for the efficient and effective use of school assets and the management of financial risk.

• to develop relationships between the school and the community and between the school and community organisations.

• to make recommendations to the Director-General on issue affecting the school and to give effect to the Director-General’s directions.

• to encourage parent participation in their children’s learning; and

• to exercise any other function given to the board under this Act or any other
Territory law.

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