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Q:

During World War II, when did Germany attack France?

A) 1940 B) 1941
C) 1942 D) 1943
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1940

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Q:

Moti Masjid in Red fort was constructed by

A) Humayun B) Aurangzeb
C) Akbar D) Jahangir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aurangzeb

Explanation:

Moti Masjid was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from 1659-1660. The Moti Masjid is a white marble mosque inside the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India.

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Q:

The ability to do work is called Energy.

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

Explanation:

Yes, the ability to do work is called Energy is True.

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Q:

Which is the highest Plateu?

A) Deccan B) Pamir
C) Colorado D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pamir

Explanation:

Pamir is the highest of all the platues.It is located in Tibet

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Q:

Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are classified as

A) Macromolecules B) Biomolecules
C) Macronutrients D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Carbohydrates, together with lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, are one of the four major classes of biologically essential organic molecules found in all living organisms. They not only provide energy for vital metabolic reactions but also supply the building materials for normal structure, growth and repair. Your body needs relatively large quantities of carbohydrates, fats and protein for optimal function, hence their classification as macronutrients.

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Q:

The electrical domestic tube light gives white fluorescent light because of

A) colision between molecules of filled gas under electric current B) heavy current
C) vacuum inside the tube D) falling of ultra violet rays on the white inner coating of the tube
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) falling of ultra violet rays on the white inner coating of the tube

Explanation:

The ultraviolet rays have high frequency and shorter wavelength are converted to visible white light with lower frequency and greater wave length

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Q:

The two forms of democracy are

A) Parliamentary and King B) Monarchical and Republican
C) Direct and Indirect D) Parliamentary and Presidential
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Parliamentary and Presidential

Explanation:

There are two major forms of democratic government.

I. Parliamentary
II. Presidential

The citizens elect the leaders in democratic government.

The main difference is legislative and executive branches.

Executive - head of government
Legislative - how laws are made

 

I. Parliamentary democratic government : (example - United Kingdom )

1. Parliament = Legislature (Laws)
2. Parliament controls the power
3. Head of government is a prime minister chosen by the legislature
4. Prime minister and cabinet are members of the legislature
5. Prime minister answers to the legislature (fusion of powers)
6. The government will stay in office for a specified period unless the prime minister loses support of the majority on an important vote.
7. If this occurs- the P.M. must resign and elections are held immediately.

 

II. Presidential democratic government : (example - United States of America)

1. The executive and legislative branches are separate bodies elected independently by the citizens.
2. Separation of Powers
3. There are checks and balances where each branch can overrule the other.
4. The president answers to the voters, not the legislature.
5. The people elect the president, and elections are held at set intervals.

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Q:

The World's largest railway platform is at

A) Talchar B) New York
C) Kharagpur D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kharagpur

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