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Around twelfth century, Sufi Silsilas began to ciystgdlize in different parts of the Islamic world to signify

1.continuous link between the master and disciple

2. unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad

3. the transmission of spiritual power and blessings to devotees

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Sufi silsilas began to crystallise in different parts of the Islamic world around the twelfth century. The word silsila literally means a chain, signifying a continuouslink between master and disciple, stretching as an unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad. It was through this channel that spiritual power and blessings were transmitted to devotees. Special rituals of initiation were developed in which initiates took an oath of allegiance, wore a patched garment, and shaved their hair. Thus, all statements are correct.

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What is the largest landlocked country in the world?

A) Kazakhstan B) Turkmenistan
C) Russia D) Uzbekistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kazakhstan

Explanation:

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world with an area of 2,724,900 km² and the ninth largest in the world. Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia bordering 5 countries, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

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Ajay Thakur kabaddi player belongs to

A) Himachal Pradesh B) Rajasthan
C) Jharkand D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:

Ajay Thakur was a kabaddi player who belongs to Nalagarh from Himachal Pradesh. He represented Bengaluru bulls for two years in Pro kabaddi and presently he is representing Puneri Paltan in 2018. He is the top 5 raiders from Indian Kabaddi.

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Black markets are associated with

A) Price floors and the resulting product shortages B) Ceiling prices and the resulting product shortages
C) Price floors and the resulting product surpluses D) Ceiling prices and the resulting product surpluses
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ceiling prices and the resulting product shortages

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Felis Catus is the scientific name of

A) Cat B) Dog
C) Mouse D) Porcupine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cat

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By definition, Antarctica is considered what type of landscape?

A) ice shelf B) desert
C) bay D) iceberg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) iceberg

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A tropical deciduous plant special to the Deccan plateau is

A) Teak B) Shisam
C) Sandalwood D) Sal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sandalwood

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Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A) Dolorous B) Dolurous
C) Doloreus D) Delorious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dolorous

Explanation:

Dolorous is correctly spelt which means feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress.

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